Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jennifer L. Macunas

Schuylkill Haven,PA

Summary

Obtain full time employment Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Supervisor

Haven Behavioral Hospital
Reading, PA
10.2018 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated patient treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams and specialists.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to assess nursing staff effectiveness.
  • Implemented best practices for patient care in behavioral health settings.
  • Addressed patient concerns and resolved issues promptly and effectively.
  • Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
  • Developed, implemented and adjusted patient care plans in response to new symptoms or developments.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Registered Nurse

St Luke’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Lehighton, Pa
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Work as a Charge Nurse in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation center. Supervise and manage all nursing staff on unit. Daily duties include but not limited to: post-surgical care, admissions, discharges, wound care, wound rounds, taking and initiating physician orders, patient and family education, parenteral nutrition, intravenous therapy, colostomy care.

Registered Nurse-Home Health

Lori’s Angels
Schuylkill Haven, Pa
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Work independently as a nurse assisting consumers in their home environment. Assisting with Intakes at the needs of the agency. Supervise other staff in the performance of their duties.

Registered Nurse

Berks County Prison
Leesport, Pa
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Assist physician assistants with inmate physicals, daily sick calls, medication administration.

Registered Nurse-Nurse Manager

Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center
Shenandoah, Pa
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Work independently as a nurse manager for a 110 bed nursing rehabilitation center, LTC facility; supervise and manage all nursing staff within the facility; staff education; initiate management meetings and discussion; management duties; post-surgical care; medication pass; taking and initiating physician orders; admissions and discharges; intravenous therapy; wound management; parenteral nutrition and family and customer education.

Registered Nurse

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
Bernville, Pa
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Work on a medical surgical unit caring for a variety of patients including post surgical and orthopedic patients, medication management, surgical and non-surgical wound care, direct interaction with physicians. Also work as a resource nurse for unit based needs and co-worker needs.

RN Nursing Supervisor

Genesis Healthcare
Hamburg, Pa
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Work independently as an RN for a 128 bed LTC nursing home; supervise all nursing staff within the facility; staff education; ventilator management; medication pass; taking and initiating physician orders; admissions and discharges; intravenous therapy; wound therapy; parenteral nutrition and family and customer education.

RN Nursing Supervisor

Genesis Healthcare
Orwigsburg, Pa
05.2003 - 04.2004
  • Work independently as an RN for a LTC nursing home; supervise all nursing staff within the facility; staff education; medication pass; taking and initiating physician orders; admissions and discharges; intravenous therapy; wound therapy; parenteral nutrition and family and customer education.

Graduate Nurse

Pottsville Internists Associates
Pottsville, Pa
02.2003 - 07.2003
  • Nursing assessments; assist physician in assessment; care and treatment of patients; maintain flow of office visits.

Graduate Nurse

Lado Plastic Surgery
Pottsville, Pa
01.2002 - 02.2003
  • Nursing assessments; assist physician with surgical procedures, pre- and post- operative care; communication with insurance companies regarding pre-certification for operative procedures; patient education; burn and wound care; perform office procedures and assist in office clerical duties.

Graduate Nurse

Genesis Healthcare
Orwigsburg, Pa
09.2000 - 08.2001
  • Nursing assessments; taking and initiating physician orders; staff education; medication pass; admissions and discharges; intravenous therapy; wound therapy; parenteral nutrition and family and customer education.

Nurses Aide

Schuylkill County Nursing Home
Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven, Pa
03.1999 - 08.1999
  • Responsible for patient care.

Dialysis Technician

BMA Dialysis Center
Saint Clair, Pa
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Insertion of cannula needles; initiation and termination of treatment; vital signs and patient education.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing
01.2000

Penn State University
Schuylkill Campus
01.1997

Medical Assistant Certification -

Franklin Academy
01.1994

High School diploma -

Schuylkill Haven Area High
01.1993

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • Behavior health management
  • Care coordination
  • Family education
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Nursing documentation
  • Healthcare technology
  • Clinical leadership
  • Electronic medical record software

Certification

  • Pennsylvania Nursing License
  • IV Certified
  • CPR/AED Qualified (Healthcare Provider)
  • First Aid/Safety

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Haven Behavioral Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse-Home Health

Lori’s Angels
12.2016 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse

St Luke’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse-Nurse Manager

Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center
01.2014 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse

Berks County Prison
01.2013 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2014

RN Nursing Supervisor

Genesis Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2008

RN Nursing Supervisor

Genesis Healthcare
05.2003 - 04.2004

Graduate Nurse

Pottsville Internists Associates
02.2003 - 07.2003

Graduate Nurse

Lado Plastic Surgery
01.2002 - 02.2003

Graduate Nurse

Genesis Healthcare
09.2000 - 08.2001

Nurses Aide

Schuylkill County Nursing Home
03.1999 - 08.1999

Dialysis Technician

BMA Dialysis Center
01.1994 - 01.1997

Diploma - Nursing

Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing

Penn State University

Medical Assistant Certification -

Franklin Academy

High School diploma -

Schuylkill Haven Area High