Jennifer Brooks
Chester,PA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified LPN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. I believe that patient care and advocacy is key.
Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Shiftmed
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2024 - Current
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording and monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens and interpreting lab results.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Home Health
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Assisted in developing short term goals that were achievable within the scope of home health nursing practice.
- Assessed patient condition by taking vital signs and performing physical examinations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating all pertinent information regarding client's status to other healthcare providers involved in their treatment plan.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used for patient recovery or stabilization.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques including wound care, medication administration, nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention measures.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining professional boundaries between them.
- Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wallingford nursing home
Wallingford , PA
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Education
Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA12-2019
Skills
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home healthcare
- Geriatric nursing
- Nursing documentation
- Respiratory care
- Disease prevention
- Catheter care
- Confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Shiftmed
09.2024 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Home Health
04.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Wallingford nursing home
09.2020 - 05.2023
Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology