Jennifer Pantoja
Ellijay
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ellijay, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Efficiently manage a high resident-to-nurse ratio while maintaining quality and safety in care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on post-rehabilitation care and adaptive techniques.
- Work collaboratively with CNAs, LPNs, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive resident care.
- Administration and monitoring of IV antibiotics; maintenance of IV lines and infusion sites.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Provide quality care to 4-5 patients per shift with various heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, sinus bradycardia, and sinus tachycardia.
- Care of patients post cardiac procedures.
- Reviewing medication parameters, vitals, and labs before administration of medications.
- Communicating with patients and family members to explain the plan of care during hospitalization.
- Educate patients over diagnosis, medications, and signs/symptoms to report to clinical staff.
- Providing education upon discharge.
Nurse Extern Student
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Obtain patients’ vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Provide care for an average of 10 patients per shift.
- Document patient intake and output.
- Gather patient samples, label specimens, and transport them to the laboratory.
- Float between departments when needed.
- Provide support for ADLs.
Optometric Technician
Ellijay Eye Care and Ocular Wellness Center
Ellijay, GA
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient intake and preliminary assessments for vision care.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests, including visual field and retinal imaging.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Dalton State College
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- RN LICENSE #RN321726
- ACLS
- BLS
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Unit
Northside Hospital Cherokee
12.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Extern Student
Northside Hospital Cherokee
03.2022 - 05.2023
Optometric Technician
Ellijay Eye Care and Ocular Wellness Center
07.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Dalton State College