Jennifer Stephenson
Experienced Nursing Professional with 11+ Years in Nursing and 2.5 Years as Nurse Practitioner
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Experienced nursing professional with 11+ years in the nursing field and 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner. Demonstrates strong clinical expertise in wound care, including home visits and telehealth management, debridement, and skin substitute application. Proficient in charting, medication management, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes. Quality-driven, efficient, and patient-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
Experience
Nurse Practitioner - Total Wound Care - Oklahoma City, OK / Brentwood, TN
(2024-03 - 2026-06)
Nurse Practitioner specializing in wound care across home visits and telehealth. Performs wound assessment, staging, debridement, skin grafting procedures, and advanced dressing management. Coordinates with PCPs, specialists, and nursing teams to optimize healing, prevent infection, and support chronic disease management.
Hospice Triage RN - Intella Triage
(2023-01 - 2023-11)
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Hutchinson Hospital - Hutchinson, KS
(2022-04 - 2023-02)
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Assistant Director of Nursing - Progressive Hospice - Wichita, KS
(2021-09 - 2022-04)
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Registered Nurse - Brookdale Home Health - Salina, KS
(2018-08 - 2021-02)
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Travel RN - One Staff Medical - Wichita, KS
(2019-07 - 2019-12)
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
- Provided assistance with discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
Oncology RN - American Mobile Nursing - Oxnard, CA
(2018-03 - 2018-07)
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition and response to treatments.
- Administered chemotherapy medications according to oncology protocols.
- Initiated IV access for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse - American Mobile Healthcare - Wichita, KS
(2017-11 - 2018-02)
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, administering medications, injections, and other treatments.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care for orthopedic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during orthopedic surgeries by providing sterile instruments and supplies when needed.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Salina Regional Hospital - Salina, KS
(2016-02 - 2017-11)
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Kansas Medical Center (2023-12)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Wichita State University (2015-12)
Associate of Arts - General Studies - Hutchinson Community College (2012-05)