Jennifer Kocevar
Glen Carbon
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with four years of experience in providing individualized care to diverse patient populations. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, emergency response, and patient advocacy to support optimal health outcomes. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to veterans in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
St Louis
06.2021 - Current
- Provided patient and family education regarding post-operative care fostering understanding and recovery.
- Delivered high quality care by monitoring vital signs, administering intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions, and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and, adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures and responded effectively to emergency situations with expert interventions.
- Applied evidence-based practices to improve care quality and patient safety.
- Act as a unit Charge Nurse while also managing a patient load of 5-6 patients each shift.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with appropriate interventions and support.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
VALOR Student
Department of Veterans Affairs
St Louis
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Participated in a competitive internship program while in nursing school to gain hands on nursing experience with veteran centered care.
- Shadowed experienced registered nurses and supported patient care activities under supervision.
- Engaged in leadership workshops to develop communication and teamwork skills.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Cox College of Nursing
Springfield, MO 08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Drury University
Springfield, MO 08.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Wound care management
- IV medication administration
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Post-Operative Care
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability in stress
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee - August 2025
- Daisy Award Nominee- February 2026
- Wound Care Champion - Completes quarterly online classes through TMS, and acts as a resource nurse and liaison for educating unit staff members about evidence based wound care protocol
- CAUTI Champion (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection) - Completed quarterly online classes through TMS, and acts as a resource nurse to unit staff regarding Foley catheter care
- Frequently acts as the Charge Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2021 - Current
VALOR Student
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Cox College of Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Drury University
08.2016 - 05.2021