Jennaya Post
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Comprehensive health care provider seeking educator positions to help guide new talent into their rewarding careers. Valued for collaborative approach, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU Nurse
Mayo Clinic
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia interventions, making critical adjustments to care plans as needed for safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting understanding and adherence to discharge instructions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing recovery times and enhancing safety protocols in PACU
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions and preparation to enhance patient safety.
Emergency Department RN Educator
UCHealth Memorial Central
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented curriculum to support the evolving needs of the department
- Kept close tabs on education requirements and coached employees on how to meet requirements timely
- Provided support to nursing staff through resources, discussion, and hands on experience
- Collaborated with management, physicians, and educators throughout the system to ensure curriculum matched company expectations and was in line with evidence based practice
Freestanding Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
- In addition to addressing patient's chief complain and designating acuity, the tasks in the freestanding emergency department went above normal nursing duties.
- Fully understanding the lab equipment and how to handle specimens, run specimens, and report values.
- Worked closely with physicians to manage patient care in a small setting with limited resources.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Thoroughly examined patient's chief complaint and designated acuity.
- Understood emergent conditions, quickly recognizing following actions, and delegating correct team members to accomplish all tasks in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with physicians and team members of various specialties to provide pertinent information of the patient's changing condition if necessary.
Clinical Instructor
Arizona State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised nursing students through their critical care rotations.
- Assisted with assignments and provided feedback through grading and one-on-one meetings.
- Ran skills lab and simulation lab for students.
- Guided students through new skills during clinical time.
Outpatient Observation Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed accurate assessments to fully understand patient's chief complaint and provide well-rounded care.
- Provided education to patient on plan of care, disease processes, and medications to fully engage patient in care.
- Demonstrated strict safety standards in order to protect and advocate for the patient's well being.
- Continually sought education opportunities to improve nursing care and knowledge base.
- Presented as a preceptor for new hires during orientation and as a resource base.
- Functioned as team lead to provide leadership and patient complaint resolution during management off hours.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Individualized care for each patient encountered by thoroughly explaining procedures and providing education to ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Managed operating room suite to provide patient safety through correct positioning, medication anticipation and administration during critical moments, and accurate documentation of all actions.
- Held accountable for infection rate and served on committees to improve current practices and patient outcomes.
- Functioned as charge nurse providing leadership during evening hours.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ04.2014
Skills
- Clear and concise communicator
- Internally motivated to highly perform
- Ability to multi-task with a calm demeanor
- Strong clinical judgement with well-rounded experience
Certification
- Arizona State Nursing License: RN185786
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- Certified preceptor
Timeline
Preop/PACU Nurse
Mayo Clinic
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Department RN Educator
UCHealth Memorial Central
04.2021 - 12.2021
Freestanding Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Instructor
Arizona State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Outpatient Observation Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2014 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing