Jennifer Costello
Registered Nurse
Schnecksville
Summary
Ambitious Registered Nurse with 25 years of nursing experience. Highly motivated to learn, began as a Licensed Practical Nurse, progressed to a Registered Nurse, and has recently completed a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Provided compassionate care along the way in multiple settings including Oncology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Medical Surgical, Dialysis, Psychology, Corrections, Private Duty, and Hospice. Cared for family members during gap in employment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Breast Health Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
05.2019 - Current
- Performed diagnostic breast exams on male and female patients ranging in age from 3 months to 95 years old according to The MammoCare Foundation's protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on breast conditions/diseases, self-breast examination, and recommended invasive procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted radiologists with breast biopsies, cyst aspirations, and needle localizations while maintaining sterile technique while applying dressings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and provided rapid response to patients as needed with changing conditions.
- Cleaned examination rooms, medical equipment and high contact surfaces between patients.
- Developed anticoagulant medication list for nurses to use as a "cheat sheet" when reviewing medications with patients to schedule breast biopsies.
- Able to adapt quickly to being the only nurse on site to collaborating as a team with other nurses, techs, and physicians.
- Documented using EPIC and Magview, communicated using Tiger Text and Microsoft Teams.
- Voluntarily presented information at the Slatington Public Library for Breast Cancer awareness and answered questions.
Registered Nurse
Devon House Senior Living
Allentown, PA
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Independently Supervised the care of 95 geriatric residents while supervising 4 unlicensed staff.
- Assessed patients prior to medication administration , change of status, and after falls to determine appropriate course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Westfield Hospital
Allentown, PA
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional compassionate care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Penn State World Campus
University Park, PA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Empathetic, Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Crisis Resolution
- Delegation and Motivation
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail oriented
- Professionalism
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 550517 expires 10/31/22
- Basic Life Support (BLS) expires 3/2023
Timeline
Breast Health Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Devon House Senior Living
01.2010 - 10.2011
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Westfield Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelors - Nursing
Penn State World Campus
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