Jennifer Cohen
Havre De Grace
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with 19 years in the medical field. Excelling in a wide variety of settings, including ER, OR/PACU, acute-care, long-term care and private recovery. Skilled at assessments and patient center care, in fast-paced environments during times of duress. Strong work ethic and excellent critical thinking skills. Proven ability to foster meaningful connections, provide education and engage with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer support groups, enhancing emotional well-being and community engagement.
- Developed personalized recovery plans in collaboration with clients, promoting individual growth and accountability.
- Educated individuals on mental health resources, increasing awareness and access to support services.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering a collaborative environment and strengthening team capabilities.
- Advocated for clients' needs within healthcare systems, facilitating improved access to necessary resources and support.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
Front Desk Coordinator
Sports and Spine Pain Management
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize clinic operations.
- Coordinated front desk activities, ensuring seamless communication between patients and medical staff.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to enhance data accuracy and retrieval efficiency.
Registered Nurse
Continuity Care Home Nurses
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and assessed next steps for optimal recovery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle modifications to enhance understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Aftercare
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided direct patient care and stabilized post-surgical patients, determining appropriate next steps for recovery after a variety of elective cosmetic surgeries.
- Administered wound care & medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by effectively communicating care preferences to practitioners and ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals.
- Monitored adverse outcomes and informed physicians of patient progress, facilitating timely adjustments to care plans.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to develop patient-centered treatment plans, enhancing care quality.
- Delivered didactic and clinical training for new and potential student nurses, ensuring achievement of training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly and implement timely treatments in dynamic conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency.
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes to escalate care as needed.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes to escalate care.
- Provided education to expectant mothers at local Methadone clinics on what to expect once their newborns stay on our unit after birth
- Educated pediatric patients and families on health management and recovery plans, enhancing understanding of medical conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cecil College
North East, MD05-2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles County ROP
Downey, CA04-2007
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy - Peer Recovery Coach
CCAR
08-2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Crisis decision making
- Engagement in team morale
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
- Self-care techniques
- Mental health awareness
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Front Desk Coordinator
Sports and Spine Pain Management
01.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Continuity Care Home Nurses
01.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Trinity Aftercare
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
09.2013 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles County ROP
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cecil College
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy - Peer Recovery Coach
CCAR