JENNIFER Brown
Arkport,NY
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, patient assessment, and accurate clinical documentation. Supports physicians and RNs during procedures, communicates care updates clearly, and follows nursing standards to deliver safe, coordinated care across facility and clinic settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
UR St James
Hornell, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in healthcare facility settings
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported condition changes
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Documented assessments, care plans, and nursing observations accurately
- Assisted physicians and registered nurses during procedures
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Nursing Supervisor
Oak Orchard Health
Hornell, NY
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Trained nurses in patient intake, triage, and documentation practices to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitored clinical compliance with Oak Orchard Health policies and safety standards to ensure quality care.
- Assisted with daily patient care workflows among providers and support teams.
- Coordinated support for nursing staff across Oak Orchard Health primary care and community clinics.
Elderwood Skilled Nursing Facility
Elderwood Adult Day Health Care
Hornell, NY
01.2015 - 07.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through education on disease prevention and wellness for 25 patients daily.
- Prevented drug interactions and supported accurate diagnoses by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals, and updating files during each visit.
- Administered medication, dressed wounds, performed lab tests, completed weekly medisets, and coordinated with community care providers.
- Managed daily operations of forty-bed unit, ensuring staff followed established protocols.
1:1 LPN
Pathways Preschool
Hornell, NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced wellness of medically fragile children in special education preschool classroom.
- Updated health records for all enrolled children to ensure accurate health monitoring.
- Administered medications and treatments for preschool children following care plans.
- Monitored student health conditions and reported concerns to parents and supervisors.
- Documented nursing notes in preschool health records and care logs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Hospital Behavioral Health Unit
Hornell, NY
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Instructed individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, mental health diagnoses, and medication management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members on performance improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing strategies for enhanced patient care.
- Monitored behavioral health patients for safety, comfort, and changes in condition.
- Administered medications and reinforced treatment plans per provider orders.
- Documented assessments, vital signs, and patient responses in medical records.
Education
HEALTH- ASSOCIATES - APPLIED SCIENCE
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY01-2014
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES, Coopers Education Center
Painted Post, NY01-2009
Skills
- Patient documentation
- Epic documentation
- Triage evaluation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Wound management
- Patient transferring
- Medical asepsis
- Rehabilitative CARE
- Care management
- Quality assurance
- Clinical records
- SUPERVISION
- Patient support
Timeline
LPN
UR St James
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Oak Orchard Health
07.2021 - 04.2024
Elderwood Skilled Nursing Facility
Elderwood Adult Day Health Care
01.2015 - 07.2021
1:1 LPN
Pathways Preschool
01.2013 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Hospital Behavioral Health Unit
01.2009 - 01.2013
HEALTH- ASSOCIATES - APPLIED SCIENCE
Alfred State College
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Greater Southern Tier BOCES, Coopers Education Center