Jennifer Guintivano
RN New Graduate
7835 Racquet Rd. North Charleston,SC
Summary
I am an RN student at ECPI university, graduating February 25, 2024. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 27+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
Charleston, SC
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications..
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
Carolina Center for Occupational Health (CCOH)
North Charleston, SC
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Respond to emergencies within detention center
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- CIWA/COWS assessments for those experiencing alcohol/substance withdrawal
- Administered medications and inserted IVs
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
West Ashley Internal Medicine (RSFH)
Charleston, SC
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines. Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences..
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Educated patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Correctional Nurse (LPN)
Lieber Correctional Institute (Condustrial)
Ridgeville, SC
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Supervisor (LPN)
Heartland Of Hanahan
Hanahan, SC
02.2010 - 07.2014
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect. Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kindred Hospital
Charleston, SC
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients. Inserted IVs, and performed bedside procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando, FL
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored FHM
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Register Nurse
ECPI
North Charleston, SC 08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Roper School of Practical Nursing
Charleston, SC 08.1995 - 09.1996
Some College (No Degree) - General Study
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC 06.1991 - 08.1995
General Education -
R.B Stall High School
North Charleston, SC 08.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
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Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
- LPN of the year 2002 at St. Francis Hospital
- LPN of the year 2006 at Avante of Orlando
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Associate Degree in Nursing - Register Nurse
ECPI
08.2022 - Current
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
10.2020 - Current
LPN
Carolina Center for Occupational Health (CCOH)
06.2018 - 06.2020
Correctional Nurse (LPN)
Lieber Correctional Institute (Condustrial)
02.2016 - 04.2018
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
West Ashley Internal Medicine (RSFH)
01.2013 - 09.2018
Supervisor (LPN)
Heartland Of Hanahan
02.2010 - 07.2014
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kindred Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Winnie Palmer Hospital
08.2007 - 10.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Roper School of Practical Nursing
08.1995 - 09.1996
Some College (No Degree) - General Study
Trident Technical College
06.1991 - 08.1995
General Education -
R.B Stall High School
08.1987 - 06.1991