Jennifer Carroll

Managed a 40 bed LTC unit. Performed physical assessments post falls, for MDS reviews, and for reports of acute problems. Provide patient, family and staff education. Managed and oversaw LPNs, CNAs daily tasks. Held staff meetings. Submitted and approved hours worked for payroll. Assisted peers and staffing coordinator with staffing/scheduling issues. Trained to recertify nurses for glucometer usage. Attended quarterly and annual care plans meetings with residents, families and other members of IDT. Assisted in ordering supplies and DME for unit and facility. Supervised 160 bed facility.

Provided care to women during pregnancy, prepared patient for delivery. Assisted her during delivery or circulated for cesarean section. Provided post op/ postpartum care to mother and baby. Assisted peers in NICU, provided care to pediatric and pediatric urgent care patients. Trained and cared for EMU patients.

• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.