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Jennifer Austin

York,PA

Summary

LPN for 5 years in long term/acute care setting and advanced to RN with 5 years additional experience working at a trauma one hospital. Mentored nurse externs, precepted new hires, and a skills validator for staff. BLS, ACLS and MEDSURG-BC. Looking to extend nursing knowledge and experience into the remote nursing world and in the process of completing compact license.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Float Registered Nurse

Wellspan Health York Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
  • Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and effectively prioritizing tasks in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Streamlined documentation processes by accurately completing electronic health records in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of care.

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

WellSpan York Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care plans and medication management.
  • Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

POOL LPN, POOL RN

Willow Valley Communities
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care, improving communication and efficiency in patient services.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.


LPN

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA
12-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

PA College of Health Sciences
Lancaster
05-2020

LPN - Practical Nursing

Lancaster Career And Technology
Willow Street
08-2015

High School Diploma -

Hempfield High School
Landisville, PA
06-2006

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication

  • Compassionate and caring
  • Electronic health records

Timeline

Float Registered Nurse

Wellspan Health York Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

WellSpan York Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2022

POOL LPN, POOL RN

Willow Valley Communities
08.2018 - 02.2021

LPN

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York College of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science - Nursing

PA College of Health Sciences

LPN - Practical Nursing

Lancaster Career And Technology

High School Diploma -

Hempfield High School