Jennifer Adkison
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with seven years of hands-on experience as a CNA and two years experience as a LPN delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
St. Andrews Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Panama City, FL
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
CNA/LPN
Cross Shores Care Center
Port Saint Joe, FL
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Correctional Officer
Wakulla Correctional Institution
Wakulla, FL
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
CNA
Your Life
Tallahassee, FL
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gulf Franklin Center
Port Saint Joe, FL12-2024
LPN - Nursing
Gulf Franklin Center
Port Saint Joe, FL08-2022
High School Diploma -
Wewahitchka High School
Wewahitchka, FL05-2011
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- ADL Assistance
- FL Licensed Practical Nurse
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting incidents
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
Certification
- CNA
- LPN
- Correctional Officer
Timeline
LPN
St. Andrews Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
CNA/LPN
Cross Shores Care Center
02.2020 - 11.2022
Correctional Officer
Wakulla Correctional Institution
01.2019 - 03.2020
CNA
Your Life
06.2016 - 03.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gulf Franklin Center
LPN - Nursing
Gulf Franklin Center
High School Diploma -
Wewahitchka High School
- CNA
- LPN
- Correctional Officer
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