JENNIFER ECKHOLT
Pine Ridge
Summary
Dedicated emergency nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient education, and critical care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Gordon Memorial Health Services
Gordon, NE
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records for accuracy and compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventative care practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring adherence to safety standards within clinical environments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Collaborated with medical staff to deliver efficient patient care in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mindlance
Alliance, NE
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions to optimize emergency response times.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for critical care needs during shifts.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and resources available for recovery.
- Managed challenging situations calmly under pressure while maintaining focus on patient safety and wellbeing.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
STAT Staffing
Martin, SD
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate patient documentation and data management.
- Implemented protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce wait times.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions, improving workflow efficiency.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for emergency care procedures.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
Kenmare, ND
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate patient responses and adjust care accordingly.
- Led initiatives to improve communication between departments, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Maintained a high level of adaptability when transitioning between different facilities, quickly acclimating to new environments and team dynamics.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations while respecting individual cultural beliefs and preferences.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for potential adverse reactions or side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of critical cases.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-stress situations in the emergency room.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
Lander, WY
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Served as a resource for other nursing staff regarding best practices in emergency medicine, sharing knowledge gained from extensive travel experience across multiple healthcare settings.
- Provided education to patients and their families on relevant health topics, promoting self-care management and overall wellness.
- Coordinated seamless transfers between units or facilities when necessary for appropriate level-of-care provision or specialty services access.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate assessments and prompt treatment for various medical emergencies.
- Managed complex trauma cases with precision and skill, ensuring timely interventions that optimized positive outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lux Travel Nurse
Whiteclay, NE
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, providing timely interventions for critical cases.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Indian Health Service
Pine Ridge, SD
04.2010 - 10.2020
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on urgency and medical needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories and conditions.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, enabling timely interventions in critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minot State University
Minot, ND08-2008
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Oglala Lakota College
Pine Ridge, SD06-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Emergency care
- Critical care
- Specimen collection
- Emergency procedures
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Gordon Memorial Health Services
10.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mindlance
01.2024 - 11.2024
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
01.2022 - 04.2022
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
STAT Staffing
10.2021 - 10.2023
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Fastaff Nursing
10.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Lux Travel Nurse
11.2020 - 10.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Indian Health Service
04.2010 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minot State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Oglala Lakota College