Jennifer Lawrence
Rushville,NY
Summary
Dedicated health care professional with a solid foundation in patient care and rehabilitation. Skilled in critical thinking and tracking patient progress, leading to enhanced outcomes. Engages with multidisciplinary teams to promote quality care and effective treatment strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
FF Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols at all times.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Rehabilitation Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, New York
06.2015 - 10.2023
- Assisted therapists with patient rehabilitation exercises and mobility training.
- Supported patients with daily living activities to promote independence and recovery.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising therapists regularly.
- Organized therapy equipment and ensured a clean, safe working environment.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient files.
- Demonstrated proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, braces, orthotics and prosthetics.
- Removed and replaced treatment room linens to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Applied hot and cold packs according to therapist directions.
- Supported ADLs and room transfers for in-patient procedures.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
- Cleaned therapy equipment following each appointment to achieve sanitary regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, New York
02.1994 - 10.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
License - Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
Newark, NY08-2023
High School Diploma -
Marcus Whitman High
Rushville, NY06-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control compliance
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Breathing treatments
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Charting and recording
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Electronic health records
- Palliative care
- ADL assistance
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs
- Diabetes management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
FF Thompson Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
02.1994 - 10.2023
License - Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
High School Diploma -
Marcus Whitman High