Jennifer Ames
10165 Sante Fe Trail
Stanwood, MI 49346
(616) 340-7873
Education
Ferris State University
RN to BSN, enrolled 2012 with expected completion 2015
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing, 2009
University of Wyoming
Bachelor’s of Science in Wildlife Biology, 2000
Certifications
ACLS
BLS
CBRNE Training Program
Microsoft Office Specialist
Professional Experience
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital-Quality, Big Rapids, MI
Quality Oversight Specialist, Registered Nurse
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2012-Present
Initiated multidisciplinary quality improvement projects throughout hospital departments.
Abstracted and submitted data to TJC, CMS, BCBS, Priority Health, and other regulatory agencies.
Coordinated and analyzed data for the medical staff FPPE and OPPE and directors.
Maintained oversight of Keystone Quality Initiatives.
Mecosta County Medical Center-OR, ED, Med/Surg/Peds, Big Rapids, MI
Registered Nurse
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2010-2012
Provided nursing care to patients with acute conditions.
Coordinated patient care through a multidisciplinary approach.
Educated patients to improve health status based on individuals needs.
Optimized patient safety through hospital initiatives.
Central Michigan Community Hospital-Cardiac/Observation Unit, Mt. Pleasant, MI 2010-2011
Registered Nurse
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Provided nursing care to patients with post surgical interventions.
Employed critical thinking skills in facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
Utilized a multidisciplinary approach to provide patient care.
Cross trained and staffed ED, ICU, and Med/Surg during nursing shortages.
Metro Health Hospital- Emergency Dept., Wyoming, MI
Registered Nurse
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2009-2010
Provided nursing care to patients requiring immediate medical interventions.
Employed critical thinking skills in formulating patient outcomes.
Offered emotional support to patients and families.
Performed patient education on medical condition and required care.
Professional Organizations
American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety
Committees
SHRHN
Sepsis
Quality Improvement
Procedural Sedation
Patient Safety
Core Measures
Stroke
HERT team
Pressure Ulcer
Meaningful Use