Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Jeana Foster Kocur

Erie,PA

Summary

Skilled Mental Health and LPN Field Nurse with a proven track record at Interim HealthCare, adept in clinical documentation and fostering therapeutic relationships. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient assessments, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and expertise in tracheostomy care and seizure management, ensuring comprehensive pediatric support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Nurse

Interim HealthCare
12.2023 - 05.2024

•Attended and/or coordinated in-person and online meetings with psychiatrists, familiar, and behavioral support staff to monitor effectiveness of medications and interventions at home, and in school.


•Nofify School Nurse Supervisor of medication and intervention changes; update students' medical charts accordingly.


•Maintain schedule for lab work and prescription refills. Provide notifications to parents/guardians.

LPN Field Nurse

Interim HealthCare
05.2012 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Operated and maintained Kangaroo and Infinity feeding pumps, Trilogy 200 Ventilator machines and equipment.
  • Provided direct personal care, including: bathing, dressing, range-of-motion exercises, pre- and postoperative care, pre-, peri-,and post-itcal care, tracheostomy care, and stoma and wound care.
  • Maintained patient safety, and aspiration and seizure precautions.
  • Recorded patient intake and output, ensuring accurate monitoring of health status.

LPN Field Nurse

Bayada Home Health
12.2007 - 12.2013

•Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

•Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.

•Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.

•Designated as a preceptor to train new and established employees new to Bayada or to patients with seizure disorders.

•Operated and maintained Kangaroo feeding pump, Trilogy 200 Ventilator, Cough Assist, and suction machines and equipment.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Erie City School District Practical Nursing Program
Erie, PA
02.1997

Skills

  • Therapeutic relationship
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Seizure management
  • Pediatric care

Accomplishments

•Dance Instructor/Performer for North Coast Dance School 2008 - 2013

Timeline

Mental Health Nurse

Interim HealthCare
12.2023 - 05.2024

LPN Field Nurse

Interim HealthCare
05.2012 - 05.2024

LPN Field Nurse

Bayada Home Health
12.2007 - 12.2013

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Erie City School District Practical Nursing Program
Jeana Foster Kocur