Colleen Jones
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in homecare, long-term care,acute care, outpatient care, and rehab care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to successfully complete patient care goals and advance in nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN (PRN)
Providence Healthcare
Lansdowne
2024.01 - Current
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
LPN (PRN)
Aveanna healthcare
Balacynwyd
2023.04 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN (PRN)
Connect RN Agency
2023.04 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 22 patients per day.
LPN (PRN)
Shift Med Agency
2023.04 - Current
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN (PRN)
Renaissance Healthcare
Philadelphia
2021.03 - Current
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Resident Assistant
The Residence at Glen Riddle Senior Living
Media
2018.06 - 2020.06
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse – PA PN#314753 - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA2021-01
Associate of Science - Science For Health Professions
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Oxygen Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital Signs
- Wound and Burn Care
- Nasopharyngeal & Oral Suctioning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Application of Dressings
- Insertion of Catheters
- Specimen Collections
- Medication Administration
- Injections & Immunizations
- Pediatric & Geriatric Care
- Care Plan Development
- Evaluate and Record I & O Levels
- Head-To-Toe Assessment
- Outpatient Care
- EMR Updating
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Supervision
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON YOUR REQUEST
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN (PRN)
Providence Healthcare
2024.01 - Current
LPN (PRN)
Aveanna healthcare
2023.04 - Current
LPN (PRN)
Connect RN Agency
2023.04 - Current
LPN (PRN)
Shift Med Agency
2023.04 - Current
LPN (PRN)
Renaissance Healthcare
2021.03 - Current
Resident Assistant
The Residence at Glen Riddle Senior Living
2018.06 - 2020.06
Licensed Practical Nurse – PA PN#314753 - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Associate of Science - Science For Health Professions
Delaware County Community College
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