Elaine Jenkins
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ephrata,PA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse, dedicated and sensitive with good work ethic, a strong patient service record with over 20 years in the medical field providing me with diversified skills. Time management skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and organization. Self-motivated. Clinical skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bowling Green Brandywine Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Kennett Square, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Provide emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Assist with admissions and discharges.
- Obtain patient vital signs from inpatients.
- Document patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Coatesville VA Medical Center
Coatesville, PA
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Acute Psych in-patient
- Administered controlled narcotics and medications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Comforted and counseled patients throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens.
LPN Office Nurse
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, PA
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN
Lancaster Medical Group Sallavanti & Cotter Family Medicine
Lancaster, PA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Collected blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported physicians during examinations to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN
Fairmont Homes
Ephrata, PA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Long-term care
LPN
Luthercare
Lititz, PA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Long term care
LPN
Spectrum Health Continuing Care
Grand Rapids, PA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Sub-acute and long-term care
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota, FLSkills
Good patient rapport and correspondence
Communication skills
Patient centered care
Time Management
Clinical skills
Timeline
LPN
Bowling Green Brandywine Drug and Alcohol Rehab
10.2024 - Current
LPN
Coatesville VA Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2024
LPN Office Nurse
Lebanon VA Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2021
LPN
Fairmont Homes
01.2014 - 01.2015
LPN
Lancaster Medical Group Sallavanti & Cotter Family Medicine
01.2009 - 01.2016
LPN
Luthercare
01.2006 - 01.2009
LPN
Spectrum Health Continuing Care
01.2002 - 01.2006
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sarasota County Technical Institute