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Jennifer Cayo

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 17 years experience. Confident and capable in the field of nursing and hold high standard of professionalism in the workplace. Dedicated to giving exceptional patient care. Currently in the Pulmonary/Sleep field, but have experience in a variety of specialty areas, such as Pediatrics, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, and Orthopedics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PeaceHealth Pulmonary Sleep

PeaceHealth Medical Group
11.2022 - Current

Obtained medical history on new patients. Assessed vital signs, Administered IM injections. Performed EKG's, Communicated between physician, office staff and patients to provide the best care possible. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Notified physicians of any concerns. Patient teaching on how to use inhalers. Medication refills, in basket work, prepping charts.

Orthopedics Nurse

PeaceHealth Medical Group
02.2021 - 11.2022

Room patients. Remove sutures and staples. Order x-rays. Pre-op teaching for patients preparing for surgery. Remove casts. set up sterile trays for physician injections. Draw up and document medications. Schedule patients. Referral intakes.

Family Practice Nurse

Ferndale Family Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021

Assessed vital signs. Point of care testing such as urine pregnancy tests, urine dip, strep tests. Administered IM injections and immunizations. Prepared for and assisted with minor office procedures such as pap smears. Communicated between physician, office staff and patients to provide the best care possible. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Preventive health screenings for infants, children and adults.

Family Practice Nurse

PeaceHealth Medical Group
02.2020 - 10.2020

Assessed vital signs, administered injectable medications and immunizations to adults as well as children. Triaged patient phone calls. Obtained finger stick blood glucose levels, urine dipsticks, strep tests, EKG's, Administered breathing treatments. Scheduled appointments, order entry for diagnostic testing. Prior authorizations for medications. Created letters for physicians. Hearing and vision screenings.


Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
06.2006

No Degree - Nursing-LPN Certificate

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
06.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA
06.1991

High School Diploma -

South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA.
06.1986

Skills

  • Nursing care from infants to adults
  • Proficient in EPIC
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
  • Specimen collection/processing proficiency
  • Active listener
  • Outstanding communicator
  • Employee training
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge

Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Timeline

PeaceHealth Pulmonary Sleep

PeaceHealth Medical Group
11.2022 - Current

Orthopedics Nurse

PeaceHealth Medical Group
02.2021 - 11.2022

Family Practice Nurse

Ferndale Family Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021

Family Practice Nurse

PeaceHealth Medical Group
02.2020 - 10.2020

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Whatcom Community College

No Degree - Nursing-LPN Certificate

Bellingham Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

North Seattle Community College

High School Diploma -

South Kitsap High School
Jennifer Cayo