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Jennifer Andino

Middletown,NY

Summary

Caring Nurse with 11 years of experience in several healthcare organizations working with a diverse array of patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through effective and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

OBGYN LPN

Cornerstone Family Healthcare
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed appointment calendar for follow up, annual exams, lab tests, and ultrasounds.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Citrix and ECW to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

COVID Vaccinator

Regional Care Network
03.2021 - 07.2022

Collect information related to the health needs and concerns of the patient and family.

Collect and review immunization screening tools and consent from the sources including patients and caregivers.

Documents and reports the information and data collected in a retrievable, understandable and readable format.

Provide age appropriate specific, care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethically sensitive manner.

Document all services implemented in the patient health record.

LPN - COVID Swabber

All Medical Personnel- MHFPC/CORR
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Performed ongoing Antigen Swab nasal COVID tests on staff and patients within a secured clinical setting.
  • Abide by infection control rules and regulations.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Pediatric LPN

Bayada Pediatrics
10.2017 - 12.2020
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Demonstrated the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
  • Updated patient charts, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
  • Cared for and maintained recovery objectives for patients.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Geriatric LPN

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff

LPN

Forest Manor Health Care Center
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
  • Determined therapies, requested materials and received equipment in accordance with patient care initiatives and insurance plans.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Cared for and maintained recovery objectives for geriatric patients.
  • Updated patient charts, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients. 

Certified Allergy Specialist

United Allergy Services
11.2013 - 06.2016
  • allergy testing
  • verifying benefits with insurance
  • patient education
  • mixing of immunotherapy

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ
11.2024

Certification - LPN

Morris County School Of Technology
2013

Associates - Education

County College Of Morris
2009

Skills

  • Current NJ/PA/NY licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • COVID testing/swabbing
  • Foley catheters
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Family planning services education
  • NG tube insertion and removal
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Patient evaluation
  • Physical assessments
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Pre- and post-surgical care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient and family education

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

OBGYN LPN

Cornerstone Family Healthcare
08.2021 - 04.2023

COVID Vaccinator

Regional Care Network
03.2021 - 07.2022

LPN - COVID Swabber

All Medical Personnel- MHFPC/CORR
12.2020 - 03.2021

Geriatric LPN

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2019 - 07.2020

Pediatric LPN

Bayada Pediatrics
10.2017 - 12.2020

LPN

Forest Manor Health Care Center
06.2016 - 09.2017

Certified Allergy Specialist

United Allergy Services
11.2013 - 06.2016

Certification - LPN

Morris County School Of Technology

Associates - Education

County College Of Morris

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jersey College
Jennifer Andino