Jennifer Sommer
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic Neurosurgical Clinic Triage Nurse at Nebraska Medicine with expertise in patient assessment and electronic health records. Proven ability to advocate for patients while delivering exceptional care and support. Skilled in surgical scheduling and fostering team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Triage Nurse-Neurosurgery
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha
02.2022 - Current
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Covid Tester
Adecco Staffing
Omaha
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Swab the patient's using aseptic technique.
- Maintain clean/sterile environment.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior testers on testing techniques and best practices.
Home Health Nurse LPN
Home Nursing With Heart
Ralston
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques under the direction of the RN.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
Nurse Manager
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology
Omaha
10.2000 - 05.2017
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Scheduled all surgical procedures for 8 Physicians for coverage of daily surgery schedulers. Educated on all pre-op instructions as well as answered all medication questions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE03-2025
LPN - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Surgical Scheduling
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Microsoft word/Excel
- Team collaboration
- Extensive Customer Service
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- LPN-22389
Timeline
Clinic Triage Nurse-Neurosurgery
Nebraska Medicine
02.2022 - Current
Covid Tester
Adecco Staffing
02.2019 - 05.2022
Home Health Nurse LPN
Home Nursing With Heart
11.2017 - 09.2019
Nurse Manager
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology
10.2000 - 05.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
LPN - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
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