Jacqueline Bonnell
Kempton,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care and wound management. Skilled in clinical documentation and infection control, consistently ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans. Ready to leverage strong assessment skills to improve patient care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Hamburg, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved safety standards within the rehabilitation unit.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Kutztown Manor
Kutztown, PA
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Assessed and documented wound conditions to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Developed individualized care strategies to optimize patient healing outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance wound management protocols.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and preventive measures.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff during wound care procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments
- Admissions, assessments of resident, care plan
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
LPN Floor Nurse
Westminster Senior Village
Allentown, PA
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, enhancing team efficiency and performance consistency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement within daily operations.
- Assisted with admissions,
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Floor Nurse
Manor Care
Allentown, PA
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Orwigsburg PA
Orwigsburg, PA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Wound Nurse
Amboy Care Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed individualized wound care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices for wound management and assessment techniques.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding wound care procedures and preventive measures.
- Mentored new nurses in advanced wound care techniques and tools, fostering professional development.
- Supported staff development through ongoing education and training sessions on wound care best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized wound care plans.
LPN Floor Nurse
Raritan Health Care Center
Raritan, NJ
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Wound Manager
Jewish Home and Healthcare Center
Somerset, NJ
07.2007 - 04.2009
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the facility by reviewing policies and procedures related to wound care best practices.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest advancements in wound care research and technology to inform evidence-based practice.
- Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes to promote proper healing and prevent infections.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in wound care management, IV therapy administration, and monitoring vital signs for early detection of potential complications.
- Established strong relationships with medical supply vendors, negotiating cost-effective contracts for wound care products.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care by utilizing advanced techniques in wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Assisted in wound care management, helping patients recover more quickly from injuries or surgical procedures.
- Performed wound care management, optimizing healing rates while minimizing scarring potential.
- Conduct / supervise wound rounds with staff, Hilrom, dietary, therapies
- Measure and document same
- Interacted with MD's regarding strategies for treatments
- Report at monthly QA/QI meetings
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Education
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care
National Alliance of Wound Care
Nashville, TN06-2008
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Somerset County Technilogic School
Branchburg Township, NJ06-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
Certification
National Alliance of Wound Care 2008
Timeline
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
02.2022 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Kutztown Manor
02.2019 - 01.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Westminster Senior Village
02.2017 - 04.2019
LPN Floor Nurse
Manor Care
05.2016 - 02.2017
LPN Floor Nurse
Genesis Orwigsburg PA
08.2014 - 05.2016
Wound Nurse
Amboy Care Center
05.2012 - 08.2014
LPN Floor Nurse
Raritan Health Care Center
02.2009 - 05.2012
Wound Manager
Jewish Home and Healthcare Center
07.2007 - 04.2009
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care
National Alliance of Wound Care
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Somerset County Technilogic School