Jennifer Edson

Traverse City, MI 49686

T: (231) 883-2648 E: edson.jennifer@yahoo.com

Objective

Seeking a new challenging career where I can continue to be an active team player while expanding my professional
development and career.

Experience

Registered Nurse: Operating Room-Munson Medical Center

August 2010-Present

Follow hospital policies, regulations and infection control procedures.

Exceptional capacity to multitask: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and foster the provision o
patient care.

Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills: superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other docum

Ability to troubleshoot many types of surgical equipment with knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.

Provide training registered nurse interns.

Provide skilled, professional care to patients while in the operating room, all based on national practice standards.

Use equipment effectively to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in the operating room.

Registered Nurse: A4-Munson Medical Center

July, 2009-August 2010 (Presently-PRN)

Plan and implement individualized nursing treatment programs for patients and their families.

Assesses patient's conditions and nursing needs; including cardiac rhythm.

Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans and reports pertinent observations.

Administered medications as prescribed.

Perform treatments for patients as prescribed.

Collaborated with physicians regarding patient care and family needs.

Assisted team members in giving care.

Assisted with or institutes emergency measures for adverse developments in patient condition.

Managed a safe and clean patient environment.

Provided infection control according to OSHA.

Participated in education and training programs related compliance.

Legal Assistant-Garan Lucow Miller-Traverse City, MI

August, 2004-April, 2007

Drafted and filed: Motions, Orders, Subpoenas, Correspondence, prepared: Notices of Hearings, Depositions, Indep
Medical Examinations, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Interrogatories, etc.

Transcribed dictation with utmost speed and accuracy. General Office duties with expedited efficiency, file, summ
medical records and interrogatory answers, etc.

Multiple computer programs, including GroupWise, Provantage, enter time and costs.

Co-Owner The Low Carb Shop (Edson Farms)-Traverse City, MI

Education

Skills

Helped customers make satisfactory buying decisions while developing a larger personal customer base.

Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, expedited challenges customers presented in a quick and creative m

Hired, trained and supervised staff

Maintained inventory, quality control, and shipping & receiving, bank and cash management. Selected and purch
merchandise

BLS and ACLS Certified

Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Ferris State University-Bachelors of Nursing Program
Northwestern Michigan College-Associates of Nursing
Eastern Michigan University-Bachelors in Science
Northwestern Michigan College-Associates Degree

Highly skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating and managing patient care in keepi
facility and hospital standards
In-depth knowledge of communicating and collaborating with patients, family members, physicians and other heal
professionals in achieving quality in patient care.
Solid track record of providing exceptional patient care
Able to handle emergency situations in an opportune and safe manner
Particularly effective in assisting physicians and healthcare professionals during surgery and other medical procedur
Hands-on experience in recognizing the existence of intellectual differences and utilizing proper resources obtainab
throughout the hospital.
Well versed in delegating appropriate assignments to nurse assistants and surgical technicians including unlicensed
Able to make the most of leadership skills to efficiently direct other nursing staff.
Demonstrated ability to train and counsel new operating room nurses.
Proven leadership skills in team communications to create a consistent and productive environment.

2003-2005

August, 2013-Present
August, 2006-May, 2009
January, 1995-August, 1998
1995