Jennifer Franklin
Knoxville
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over 20 years in direct patient care and education. Expertise in coordinating complex care for congenital heart patients and precepting new nurses. Proven ability in call triaging and enhancing workflow efficiency. Committed to building relationships that promote patient advocacy and optimize healthcare delivery. Organized, knowledgeable and efficient healthcare professional seeking a role with increased responsibility and opportunities for leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
08.2003 - Current
- Assess and monitor vital signs, perform EKGs, place heart monitors, collect patient history, and collaborate with physicians to assist with management of patients with congenital heart defects.
- Utilize critical thinking skills working with a diverse pediatric subspecialty.
- Optimize patient intake processes to enhance workflow efficiency within the practice.
- Utilize electronic health records to document patient interactions accurately and maintain compliance standards.
- Triage nurse calls for a complex congenital patient population.
- Collaborate with high risk obstetrics groups to coordinate fetal echocardiograms for prenatal cardiac concerns.
- Using knowledge and experience in congenital cardiac diagnoses to serve as preceptor for new nurse hires in the clinic.
- Coordinate referrals for cardiac surgeries, heart catheterizations, and electrophysiological consults and procedures with outside facilities.
- Maintain nursing education and certifications.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee (formerly Safe Haven)
Knoxville, TN
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Conducted sexual assault evidentiary examinations for survivors of sexual assault.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to victims while also conducting a medical forensic exam.
- Collected forensic evidence and maintained chain of custody.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to collect victim statements and preserve critical evidence during investigations.
Instructor for EKG Technician Certification
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Instructed students on the technique for performing EKGs, basic rhythm analysis, and functionality of the EKG machine.
- Assessed student performance through comprehensive evaluations and feedback.
- Evaluated and provided remediation as necessary.
- Reported student progress to the University of Tennessee.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN05-2007
Associate of Arts -
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2003
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Relationship building
- Call triaging
Timeline
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee (formerly Safe Haven)
03.2008 - 06.2011
Instructor for EKG Technician Certification
University of Tennessee
08.2007 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts -
Pellissippi State Community College