Jeannie Szekely
Lorain,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in long term care and clinic settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Amherst Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
Amherst, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Agency LPN
IntelyCare
Quincy, MA
11.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing care to clients in a residential setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising physician or RN.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any changes in condition and reported them promptly to the registered nurse.
- Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes, irrigation and debridement of wounds.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and other specimen collection tasks.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented findings accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, interventions, treatments and outcomes per agency standards.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Interacted professionally with patients' families regarding their loved ones' conditions and progress.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
Agency LPN
Wellspring Staffing Agency
Lorain, Ohio
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided nursing care to clients in a residential setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising physician or RN.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any changes in condition and reported them promptly to the registered nurse.
- Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes, irrigation and debridement of wounds.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and other specimen collection tasks.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented findings accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, interventions, treatments and outcomes per agency standards.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations following established protocols.
Infection Control Nurse
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain, Ohio
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensured that all patient care equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized according to established guidelines.
- Participated in disaster preparedness drills related to infectious diseases.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
- Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ohio Veterans Home
Sandusky, Ohio
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain, Ohio
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Provided guidance to LPNs and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss current issues, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing personnel or between patients and families and nursing personnel when necessary.
LPN Charge Nurse
Amherst Manor
Amherst, Ohio
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
Education
LPN To RN Diploma Program - Nursing
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Milan, OH12-2034
LPN Diploma Program - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08-2014
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Charting And Documenting
- Chart Verification
- Nurse And Cna Supervision
- Documenting Observations
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- BCLS sertified
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Amherst Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2023 - Current
Agency LPN
Wellspring Staffing Agency
05.2022 - 10.2023
Agency LPN
IntelyCare
11.2021 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
11.2020 - 11.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Ohio Veterans Home
03.2019 - 11.2020
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
06.2015 - 03.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Amherst Manor
11.2014 - 06.2015
LPN To RN Diploma Program - Nursing
EHOVE Adult Career Center
LPN Diploma Program - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
- BCLS sertified
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