Jennifer Carrillo
Loganville
Summary
Dedicated and licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years of experience in delivering patient-centered care and leading quality improvement initiatives. Committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, complemented by expertise in medication administration, thorough patient assessment, and proficient management of electronic medical records. Proven ability to educate patients effectively, ensuring they are well-informed about their health and treatment options. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through a holistic approach to nursing practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Hospice/Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
07.2021 - Current
- My job responsibility is to Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
- Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
- Nurse to patient ratio - 1:30
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Ability to triage, Bedside procedures
- Check vital signs.
- Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit, effectively and prevent complications.
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter, suprapubic catheter change), lab draws, manage patient condition
- Complete documentation timely manner Homecare Homebase Software (HCHB)
- Wound care, experienced with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), lab draws, catheter changes, diabetes education, medication refill, and symptom management
- Educate families and patients on managing their medical conditions and preventing complications.
- Effective communication with care team clinicians.
LPN Charge Nurse
Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Extended Care Center
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked on Sub-Acute unit (acute and chronic, med-surg)
- Preparing and administering medication, wound care, drawing blood, and documenting patient information.
- Performed assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation for residents with wounds.
LPN Case Manager
Pruitt Healthcare
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessment, planning, implementation & evaluation of residents with wounds.
- Made home visits in Gwinnett areas. Knowledgeable in community resources.
- Computerized charting.
- Promoting patient independence by teaching self-care skills and educating patient and family
- Wound Care
LPN -LTC
Boss Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked with a developmentally disabled population.
- Prepared and administered medications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
Nursing LPN -
Fortis College
Cincinnati, OH03.2010
Skills
- Home health
- Hospice
- LTC
- Rehabilitation
- Foley catheter
- Close Patient Monitoring
- IV Therapy
- Oxygen Administration
- Lab Draws
- Specimen Collection
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Pain Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Medication administration (oral, IM, subcutaneous, IV)
- Coordinating with interdisciplinary hospice teams
- Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
- Patient and family education on care plans
- Charting Systems: HCHB, PCC, Oasis
Certification
- LPN, State of GA Multistate - 093750
- American Heart Ass BLS: 03/2027
- Heartsaver First CPR – AHA
- Expiration date: 05/31/2027
- Expiration date: 03/05/2027
Timeline
LPN Hospice/Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
07.2021 - Current
LPN Case Manager
Pruitt Healthcare
05.2018 - 12.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Extended Care Center
02.2018 - 01.2020
LPN -LTC
Boss Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 12.2017
Nursing LPN -
Fortis College