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Jason B. Combs

Brick,NJ

Summary

LPN seeking nursing position

LPN of 19 years with 4 years in a skilled nursing facility. 2-3 years long term dementia care and 2 years sub acute rehab. Past 15 years in pediatric home care. Former certified pharmacy technician of 12 years with experience in hospital pharmacy, retail, U.S. military, and McKesson pharmaceutics. U.S. of Coast Guard Health Services Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and nationally registered E.M.T.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Bayada Home Health Care
Toms River, New Jersey
08.2010 - Current
  • Company Overview: specializing in pediatric home care
  • Specializing in pediatric Trach / Vent Care
  • Experience with LTV 1150 Ventilator,
  • various trach types, G tube's, J tube's,
  • urinary catheterization
  • Annual in person competency evaluation of all skills to include related emergency situations
  • Care for pediatric clients from six months to eighteen years including multiple respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Nurse

Genesis North Cape Center
North Cape May, NJ
05.2008 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: Nursing and Rehab
  • Nursing and Rehab
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Pharmacy Technician

McKesson Pharmaceutics
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Medication packaging/preparation/ and delivery in a hospital pharmacy using robotic packaging system
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.

Nurse

CourtHouse Convalescent and Rehab
08.2006 - 11.2007
  • Dementia unit
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Cape Regional Medical Center
12.2003 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Eckerd Drug
02.2002 - 12.2003

Health Services Technician, Pharmacy Technician, E.M.T.

U.S. Coast Guard
01.1994 - 01.2002
  • Experience with phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, immunizations, radiology, physical therapy, urgent care and minor surgery.

Education

LPN Program -

Cape May County Technical School
01.2006

Pharmacy Technical Training Program -

U.S. Air Force
01.2000

E.M.T. School -

U.S. Coast Guard
01.1999

School of Health Services -

U.S. Coast Guard
01.1997

High School -

Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VA
01.1993

References

Available upon Request

Timeline

LPN

Bayada Home Health Care
08.2010 - Current

Nurse

Genesis North Cape Center
05.2008 - 08.2010

Pharmacy Technician

McKesson Pharmaceutics
01.2008 - 05.2008

Nurse

CourtHouse Convalescent and Rehab
08.2006 - 11.2007

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Cape Regional Medical Center
12.2003 - 01.2005

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Eckerd Drug
02.2002 - 12.2003

Health Services Technician, Pharmacy Technician, E.M.T.

U.S. Coast Guard
01.1994 - 01.2002

LPN Program -

Cape May County Technical School

Pharmacy Technical Training Program -

U.S. Air Force

E.M.T. School -

U.S. Coast Guard

School of Health Services -

U.S. Coast Guard

High School -

Harrisonburg High School

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