Jennifer Beatty

Experience

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  Seattle Children's

  Dec 2012 - Sept 2014

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  •Acquired vital signs on patients aged newborn through 21 years, also monitored patient status, documented patient intake and output, and assisted with admissions, discharges, and minor procedures•Trained newly hired nursing assistants by demonstrating skills and educating them about work flow and responsibilities•Star of the Month for exceptional teamwork skills in September 2014

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  North Seattle College

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Biology Tutor

  •Tutored students in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and general biology•Explained basic concepts, introduced students to effective study habits to prepare for exams, and answered specific questions

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  Swedish Medical Center

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Nursing Technician

  •Assist with coordinating care of up to 9 patients at a time by working with physicians, nurses, ED technicians, and registration staff in a fast-paced environment •Perform focused and complete nursing assessments on patients of all ages under the supervision of a registered nurse•Administer oral, intramuscular, and nebulized medications•Perform Point of Care testing including iSTAT, urinalysis, urine pregnancy, and urine drug screens•Perform minor nursing procedures such as venipunctures and catheterizations•Facilitate admissions by preparing patient for transport, and facilitate discharges by providing patient education, answering patient questions, and removing IVs Show less

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  EvergreenHealth

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Registered Nurse

  • Provide care for patients in triage, labor, postpartum, and newborn nursery• Interpret electronic fetal monitor tracings and implement appropriate interventions• Start IVs and administer and monitor medications such as magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, and insulin drips• Manage patient's pain including epidural and patient controlled analgesia administration• Manage high risk obstetrical conditions including but not limited to preeclampsia (PET) and gestational diabetes• Assist physicians during vaginal and cesarean deliveries• Administer newborn immunizations and medications and perform infant screenings• Educate new parents on how to care for their infant, including instructions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, bathing, cord care and circumcision care• Educate new mothers on postpartum complications and self care prior to discharge Show less

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  University of Washington Medical Center

  Dec 2018 - now

  Registered Nurse

  Charge and Staff Nurse, Mother Baby • Manage admissions and discharges on the mother baby unit and plan for nurse and PCT staffing• Lead daily nursing huddles, manage interpersonal conflicts and supervise and guide other staff nurses in their work• Manage high risk obstetrical conditions like preeclampsia and diabetes, including magnesium and insulin drips• Administer newborn immunizations, medications and perform infant screenings• Educate new parents on how to care for their infant, including breast and bottle feeding, bathing and cord and circumcision care• Educate new mothers on postpartum complications and self-care prior to discharge, including preeclampsia and diabetes educationStaff Nurse, Progressive Care Nursery, NICU • Provide direct care to term and preterm newborns requiring telemetry monitoring, NG tube feedings, complex bottle feedings, and medications• Collaborate with physicians, speech-language therapists and physical and occupational therapists to provide individualized treatments for each newborn Show less