Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Jennifer Gibney

Fairborn,Ohio

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead STNA

Our home Assisted living
Enon, Ohio
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Demonstrated respect for patient rights and privacy while providing care services.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
  • Assisted nurses with treatments or procedures as directed by licensed personnel.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations in accordance with hospital protocols.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
  • Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
  • Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for use during patient care activities.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing assistant duties.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
  • Performed routine medical tasks, such as taking blood pressure and changing dressings.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information, including vital signs, diet plans, medications administered and progress notes.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Memory Care Coordinator

Louisville Post Acute Care
Louisville, KY
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Organized therapeutic recreational activities that stimulated cognitive functioning in individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
  • Facilitated daily life skills activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians to ensure best possible care for each resident.
  • Encouraged family members to participate in their loved ones' care plan through visits, phone calls, emails.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures designed by Memory Care Facility management team.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of dementia-related behaviors and strategies for managing them effectively.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each resident.
  • Oversaw screening and intake process for new residents.
  • Kept family members abreast of important information regarding patient care, health issues and medication.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
  • Actively engaged residents throughout the day by providing meaningful conversation topics related to past experiences.
  • Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
  • Interviewed and hired individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for assisting others, effectively creating gifted department of professionals.
  • Monitored medication administration by staff members to ensure accuracy according to physician orders.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding resident care plans and needs assessment reviews.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Coordinated community outings for those who had sufficient mobility levels so they could remain connected with the outside world.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding documentation requirements within the facility.
  • Provided compassionate companionship during times of distress or confusion due to memory impairment issues.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Clarkstate Community College
Springfield, OH
05-2027

Skills

  • Performance monitoring
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Human resources management
  • Deadline management
  • Performance improvement
  • Task delegation
  • Workplace safety
  • Relationship building
  • Schedule management
  • Trend tracking
  • Employee engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee training
  • Coaching and mentoring

Affiliations

  • enjoy zumba
  • scrapbooking
  • reading
  • family and friends
  • assisting my children's sporting events
  • PTO

Accomplishments

  • Earned employee of the month several occasions
  • promoted to teamleader
  • mentor
  • excellent performance reviews

Certification

  • STNA for 25 years registry number for ohio is 401272140711- I have worked in other states due to my spouse recently retiring for the military
  • CPR/first aid

Timeline

Team Lead STNA

Our home Assisted living
08.2023 - 01.2025

Memory Care Coordinator

Louisville Post Acute Care
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • STNA for 25 years registry number for ohio is 401272140711- I have worked in other states due to my spouse recently retiring for the military
  • CPR/first aid

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Clarkstate Community College

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