Jennifer Hudson
Quincy,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in medical procedures, including but not limited to sample collection, IV insertion, assisting in minor surgeries and infection control. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments, EKG's, trach/tube care, catheterizations and injections. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bon Secours Mercy Health
04.2022 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected and documented patient medical history, including surgeries, hospitalizations and family history
- Communicated concerns regarding patients status, care and environment to providers.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered vaccines and medications via injection.
- Ran Point of Care Testing including urinalysis, pregnancy, INR, A1C, drug screenings, influenza and lead screenings.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Obtained medical and drug prior authorization from insurance companies when applicable.
- Ordering of all office and medical supplies, removing expired items from office inventory.
- Obtaining patient records and scanning appropriately into patient charts.
LPN
Maple Leaf Family and Sports Medicine
09.2015 - 04.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected and documented patient medical history, including surgeries, hospitalizations and family history.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients status, care and environment to providers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and minor surgeries.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Preformed EKG, audiometry evaluation, tympanometry and vision screenings.
- Administered vaccines and medications via injection.
- Obtained medical and drug prior authorization from insurance companies when applicable.
LPN
Ohio Institute Of Cardiac Care
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients status, care and environment to providers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Preformed EKG, PFT, and Bio-Z testing.
LPN Charge Nurse
Logan Acres Care Center
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Starting and monitoring IV lines.
- Supported nurses in providing routine wound care.
LPN
Hi-Point Home Health
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Support Specialist/LPN Charge Nurse
Champaign Residential Services
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients with developmental disabilities.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Nancy J. Knight School of Nursing
Bellefontaine, OH09.2013
Skills
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting incidents
- Tracking symptoms
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting physicians
- People skills
- IV certified
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Wound care
- Tracheotomy care/suction
- Tube feed
- Catheterization
- Injections
- Patient care
- NG tubes
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Bon Secours Mercy Health
04.2022 - Current
LPN
Maple Leaf Family and Sports Medicine
09.2015 - 04.2022
LPN
Ohio Institute Of Cardiac Care
11.2014 - 02.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Logan Acres Care Center
06.2014 - 11.2014
LPN
Hi-Point Home Health
02.2014 - 06.2014
Support Specialist/LPN Charge Nurse
Champaign Residential Services
10.2013 - 02.2014
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Nancy J. Knight School of Nursing
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