Jennifer Gendwila
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Focused, attentive, and dedicated worker offering over 20 years of comprehensive experience in healthcare. Energetic and personable in providing proficient nursing care to maximize patient satisfaction. Adept at addressing patient needs with a caring attitude and meticulous attention to detail. While promoting safety and wellness for patients of all backgrounds. Expertise in psychiatric and developmentally delayed care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes by regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and care plans.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Patient Care Technician
North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
CNA
Ascendo Resources/Sanford LTC
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Sullivan Care Center
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked on COVID unit providing care to critically ill patients.
- Monitored vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, oxygen, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Attendant Counselor 2
DSHS Lakeland Village
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Foster environment of habilitation, health, safety, protection, and high-quality living for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Deliver assistance and training in household maintenance, self-care, and financial management to diverse range of clients, maximizing independent living skills.
Psychiatric Caregiver
Macko Family
09.2010 - 10.2018
- Oversaw daily activities, delivered constructive assistance, and administered medication as directed by physician, streamlining safety as per care plan. Built friendly rapport with patient to nurture safe and trusting environment based on care. Monitored overall progress as well as documented and reported any changes in status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Skills
- Professional Communication
- Willingness to Learn
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Quality
Clinical judgment
Pre-and Post-operative care
Intravenous therapy
Critical thinking
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- SCT - Specialized Clinical Technician
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy and EKG
- CPR, AED, BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
CNA
Ascendo Resources/Sanford LTC
09.2020 - 04.2021
CNA
Sullivan Care Center
04.2020 - 09.2020
Attendant Counselor 2
DSHS Lakeland Village
04.2019 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Caregiver
Macko Family
09.2010 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - Baltimore
- RN - Registered Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- SCT - Specialized Clinical Technician
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy and EKG
- CPR, AED, BLS
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