Jennifer Chirico
Sparrows Point
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse with comprehensive background in patient care, health administration and policy enforcement. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and communication, combined with ability to work under pressure during emergencies. Previous roles involved direct patient care, staff supervision and coordination of healthcare services resulting in improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining current nursing practices through ongoing professional education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. CO Clinical Nurse
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore
11.2009 - Current
- Provided patient education on disease processes and treatment options.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Clinical Nurse I
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Canton
01.2000 - 10.2009
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care.
- Implemented strategies to reduce patient anxiety and fear, utilizing age-appropriate communication and interventions.
- Educated parents and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper nutrition for children.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-1999
Master of Science - Healthcare Organizational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Inventory management
- Documentation accuracy
- Electronic health records
- Clinical assessment
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Family education
- Process optimization
- Employee evaluation
- Team supervision
- Call triage
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Dermatology Nurse Certification
Timeline
Sr. CO Clinical Nurse
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
11.2009 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
01.2000 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Master of Science - Healthcare Organizational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
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