Jacqueline Chamberlin
Rochester,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Resource Center
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment compliance strategies.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance safety within the facility environment.
- Conducted routine assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely intervention.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Ministries
04.2016 - 01.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School
Jamestown, NY06-2014
Licensed Practical Nursing
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus Boces
Ashville, NY06-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
- Infection control protocols
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Catheter care
- Staff supervision
- Samples collection
- G-tube medications/Changing G-tubes
- Straight cath, Foley Insertion, Suprapubic catheter change
- IM Injections
- Diabetic care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Resource Center
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Ministries
04.2016 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School
Licensed Practical Nursing
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus Boces