Jennifer Katz
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to pediatric and adult patients. Knowledgeable about post operative requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting care standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Communicated with multidisciplinary team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, medications, and current physical assessment in preparation for procedures, and addressed any concerns concisely and efficiently with physicians.
- Prepared patients for their procedures, educated patient and caregivers on place of care, provided IV insertion and initiated medication as per physician orders, and communicated with medical teams any patient safety concerns.
School Nurse
Amergis Educational Staffing
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Served as liaison between family, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of a critically ill student.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Travel Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered high level of quality patient care for pediatric and adult patients pre and post operative of all levels of acuity.
- Educated the patient and family on plan of care and answered questions and concerns and communicated with the medical team any needs or concerns.
- Administered medications, monitored patients response and vital signs as per hospital policies and documented accordingly, maintaining up to date communication with patient and family and physicians.
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Mount Sinai West
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided care for phase 1 patients. Monitored vital signs and level of sedation and administered medication accordingly until patients are meeting discharge criteria or admitted to the next phase of care.
Recovery Nurse
Carnegie Hill Endoscopy
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided high level of care for patients after receiving endoscopic procedures, providing medication determined patient conditions and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided care for Phase 1 and 2 critically ill adult and pediatric patients including inpatient and outpatient procedures. Administered medication, provided education and discharge instructions, and met patient and family care needs.
Preop and PACU Nurse
Northern Virginia Surgery Center
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Charge nurse in Preop and PACU and care for adult and pediatric patients in Phase 1 and 2 outpatient procedures for up to 50 patients daily and staff of 7-8 healthcare providers.
- Tasks included assigning patient caseload, educating patients and family on plan of care and discharge instructions, maintaining clear communication with care teams and departments on patient flow improving patient and care team satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided care for Phase 1 and 2 adult and pediatric patients including inpatient and outpatient procedures. Administered medication, provided education and discharge instructions, and met patient and family care needs.
Travel Registered Nurse, Perioperative Center
Rady Children’s Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided direct patient care in preoperative, phase 1 and 2 postoperative units.
- Tasks included screening for contraindications for surgery, administering medications, monitoring sedation and vital signs in pediatric patients and documenting care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
UCSD Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Cared for Phase 1 and 2 adult and pediatric patients including ICU, step down, and outpatient procedures. Administered medication, provided education and discharge instructions, and met patient and family care needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries immediately following surgical procedures according to physician orders and protocol.
Travel Registered Nurse, MIIU Center
NYU Langone
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided care in Phase 1 and Phase 2 in minimally invasive care units. Cared for adults and children postoperatively. Monitored sedation, provided airway management, administered medications as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse, Perioperative Center
Swedish Medical Center
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Floated between Pre-operative, Phase 1 and Phase 2 units in the main operating room. Cared for adults and children, trauma and ICU patients postoperatively. Monitored sedation and airway management.
Travel Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Staff Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Staff and charge nurse for phase 1 PACU- cared for patients immediately out of OR. monitored vital signs and level of sedation and administered medication accordingly. Provided clear communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding patient and plan of care as well as with patient and family. Education and discussion with patients and families of instructions upon discharge as per surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2011
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Time management and prioritizing
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Efficient and effective communication
- Flexibility and recognition of critical needs
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Post-anesthesia care
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS certified, ALCS and PALS certified.
- Knowledge and proficiency of EPIC, PICIS, SIS, Cyramed, Omnicell, and Pyxis.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10.2024 - 08.2025
School Nurse
Amergis Educational Staffing
09.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Perianesthesia
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Mount Sinai West
04.2023 - 12.2023
Recovery Nurse
Carnegie Hill Endoscopy
12.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
Preop and PACU Nurse
Northern Virginia Surgery Center
02.2019 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
UCSD Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, MIIU Center
NYU Langone
03.2017 - 06.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, Perioperative Center
Swedish Medical Center
11.2016 - 02.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, Perioperative Center
Rady Children’s Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.2016 - 10.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, Recovery Room
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
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