Jaylynn Gerken
Defiance,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 11 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Nursing Home and Assisted Living settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN- Floor Nurse
Kingsbury Place of Defiance
Defiance, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN- Floor Nurse
Laurels of Defiance
Defiance, OH
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenn Park Of Defiance
Defiance, OH
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
LPN- Floor Nurse
Napolean Lutheran Home
Napoleon, OH
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenn Park Of Defiance
Defiance, OH
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Education
Associates In Criminal Justice -
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH01-2012
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH01-2012
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Colostomy and Urostomy Care
- Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
Affiliations
- Very Family Oriented
- Girl Scout Leader
- Hunting and Fishing
- Painting
Certification
- Licensed Pratical Nurse
- CPR/AED Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN- Floor Nurse
Kingsbury Place of Defiance
01.2019 - Current
LPN- Floor Nurse
Laurels of Defiance
12.2015 - 02.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenn Park Of Defiance
01.2014 - 12.2015
LPN- Floor Nurse
Napolean Lutheran Home
06.2013 - 12.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenn Park Of Defiance
03.2013 - 06.2013
Associates In Criminal Justice -
Northwest State Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Northwest State Community College
- Licensed Pratical Nurse
- CPR/AED Certified
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