Brittany Jacobsen
Adel,IA
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with clinical experience in acute care hospital setting seeking a Clinical Care Attendant position to apply advanced knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices, critical thinking abilities and leadership skills to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team. Dedicated to providing compassionate care that promotes positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Preceptor
Pioneer Valley Living & Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed patient care through monitoring and assessment, checking vital signs, and providing hygiene and wound care
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed skin condition to monitor for changes and provided preventative care for elderly patients.
- Performed enteral feedings and administered medication via G tube.
Student Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Sioux City
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed wound care using evidence based practices and sterile technique to ensure proper healing and recovery after procedures.
- Assessed patient needs by assisting patients with bathing, recorded vital signs, measured inputs and outputs
- Refined critical thinking, problem solving, organization of acute cares for critically ill patient
- Read and interpret lab results for medical surgical patients with acute/chronic illnesses
- Performed wound care and infection monitoring for patients in medical surgical unit
- Obtained cultures and samples for urinalysis of catheterized patients.
Student Nurse
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Assessed patient needs by assisting patients with bathing, recorded vital signs, measured inputs and outputs
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assisted patient in rehabilitation and ambulatory needs after stroke, heart attack and other mobility altering illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
Commercial Loan Processor
Northwest Bank
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and worked with loan officers to obtain necessary documents to secure loan files.
- Led team to develop collateral value management system within loan processing system to accurately show loan to value of property on loans.
- Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
- Affirmed loan document accuracy to protect lenders from potential fraud.
- Stayed up to date on loan regulation changes, processing loan applications in compliance with current laws.
Education
Nursing - PN -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Emphasis in Management/ Marketing - undefined
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO12.2011
Associate of Science in Business Administration - undefined
Saint Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO12.2008
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Vital signs
Certification
- Practical Nurse diploma
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) - Expires July 2025
Timeline
Student Nurse Preceptor
Pioneer Valley Living & Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Sioux City
03.2020 - 11.2021
Student Nurse
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2020
Commercial Loan Processor
Northwest Bank
08.2015 - 10.2018
Nursing - PN -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Emphasis in Management/ Marketing - undefined
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
Associate of Science in Business Administration - undefined
Saint Charles Community College
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