JENNIFER SCHEITLIN
Mesa
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of extensive expertise in patient care, advocacy, and quality outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and supervision skills, particularly in high-stress environments like Level 1 Trauma Centers. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care, while continuously mentoring and educating staff and students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Leader
Valleywise Health- Community Health Center
Mesa, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Analyzed performance metrics to enhance operational workflows.
- Facilitated new hire processing and enhanced existing training programs.
- Assessed employee skills and knowledge through regular evaluations and targeted training initiatives.
- Developed and finalized daily and weekly staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Conducted staff evaluations and implemented performance improvement plans.
- Facilitated processing of referrals and medication refills to ensure timely patient care.
- Oversaw patient requests and communicated effectively through Epic In Basket.
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Monitor post-op patients' recovery and consciousness, ensuring timely updates to treatment team.
- Administer medications to manage pain and nausea, enhancing patient comfort and recovery speed.
- Regularly check vital signs to detect and address potential issues, ensuring patient safety.
- Educate patients and families on post-surgery care, providing clear answers to their questions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and comprehensive post-operative care.
Clinical Supervisor
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided direct supervision of all staff including RN's, ER technicians, Behavioral health techs and health unit coordinators.
- Led 72-bed Emergency Department, managed patient flow, coordinated traumas, and responded to code blue calls.
- With multiple responsibilities while on shift I have obtained critical thinking, time management and prioritization skills, which I utilize at times under pressure and in stressful situations.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies and staff development initiatives.
- Streamlined scheduling processes and data reporting for improved departmental operations.
- Mentored staff in advanced procedures and IV techniques. Provided critical support during high-stress situations, fostering a resilient team environment.
- Partnered with physicians and nurse practitioners to enhance patient care. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for seamless emergency response.
Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Maricopa Community Colleges
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Educated nursing students in pediatric care, focusing on IV insertions, medication administration, documentation and patient advocacy.
- Provided constructive feedback and graded process improvement projects during pediatric rotations.
- Enhanced student skills in assessment, prioritization, and communication through hands-on instruction.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in hospital settings, guiding students through complex pediatric cases.
- Fostered teamwork and communication skills essential for patient advocacy.
- Assessed student competencies in pediatric nursing, grading process improvement projects and offering Insights on common disease processes.
- Developed critical thinking skills for accurate diagnoses.
Registered Flight Nurse
AeroCare Worldwide Air Ambulance
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Delivered direct care during domestic and international air medical transports, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with flight medic and medical director to execute care plans for diverse patient demographics.
- Documented patient status changes and administered medications, maintaining clear communication.
- Facilitated seamless medical operations, resulting in improved patient outcomes and transport efficiency.
Trauma Critical Care Nurse Leader
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2014
Clinical Supervisor
Phoenix Children's Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2012
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
11.2014
Associates Degree - Nursing
Phoenix College
12.2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Team member
- Interpersonal skills
- Task prioritization
- Supervision
- Disciplinary action
- Critical thinking
- Medication management
- Time management
- Trauma care
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Leadership
- Positive attitude
- Patient education
- Staff education
- Evaluations
- Scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Resuscitation expertise
- Triage
- Emergency response
- Regulatory compliance
Credentials
- Arizona Nursing License
- CPEN
- ENPC
- PALS
- ACLS
- CPR (BLS, ALS)
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Resource Leader
Valleywise Health- Community Health Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2024
Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Maricopa Community Colleges
05.2018 - 12.2021
Clinical Supervisor
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Flight Nurse
AeroCare Worldwide Air Ambulance
06.2015 - 05.2018
Trauma Critical Care Nurse Leader
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
Clinical Supervisor
Phoenix Children's Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2012
Staff Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2014
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Phoenix College