Years of professional experience32
Hi, I’m
Jada Goodridge
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belmont,NY
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience , skilled in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to maintaining high standards of nursing ethics and compliance while fostering strong patient relationships.
Overview
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Work History
Jones Memorial Hospital U of R
LPN in Specialty Clinic
11.2023 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Olean Medical Group
LPN in Family Practice
05.2021 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CASA-Trinity
LPN in Substance Abuse Program
09.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Total Senior Care Home Care and Hospice
LPN Nurse for Senior Program and Hospice
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Cuba Memorial Hospital
LPN Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Education
Allegany County Vocational SchoolBelmont, NY
LPN from Licensed Practical Nursing
06-1993
Friendship Central SchoolFriendship, NY
High School Diploma
06-1988
Skills
- Medical documentation
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Nursing ethics
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient documention
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- Patient relationship building
- Documentation accuracy
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Mental health support
- Medication dispensing
- EMR / EHR
- Charting and recording
- Staff direction and task delegation
Timeline
LPN in Specialty Clinic
Jones Memorial Hospital U of R
11.2023 - 04.2025
LPN in Family Practice
Olean Medical Group
05.2021 - 11.2023
LPN in Substance Abuse Program
CASA-Trinity
09.2020 - 12.2021
LPN Nurse for Senior Program and Hospice
Total Senior Care Home Care and Hospice
06.2020 - 07.2021
LPN Skilled Nursing Facility
Cuba Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2020
Allegany County Vocational School
LPN from Licensed Practical Nursing
Friendship Central School
High School Diploma
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