Jennifer Lowery
Ruskin,NE
Summary
Reliable and experienced professional with a background in healthcare, community services, and postal operations. Offers experience in hospitable and community health settings along with continued service as a United States Postal Service rural carrier. Currently pursuing an LPN refresher course through South Dakota State University to work toward reinstating my nursing license and return to the healthcare field. Seeking a position where previous experience and transferable skills can contribute to a team and organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
Hebron, Nebraska
06.2014 - Current
- Sorted letters, flats, and packages for accurate route delivery
- Delivered USPS mail and parcels along assigned rural routes
- Collected outgoing mail from customer mailboxes and post office boxes
- Secured signatures for accountable mail and delivery receipts
- Operated USPS delivery vehicle safely on rural roads
- Cased mail and prepared route materials for daily dispatch
- Assisted customers with USPS service questions and package inquiries
- Inspected vehicle, equipment, and mail contents before route departure
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures related to delivering mail.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment.
- Inspected mailboxes along route ensuring they are properly maintained and secured.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
LPN, CLC, Clinic Coordinator
Community Action Partnership Of Mid-nebraska
Hastings, Nebraska
02.2004 - 03.2017
- Worked as Clinic Coordinator to oversee employees within the clinic and report to supervisor as needed.
- Managed health and nutritional assessments, eligibility certifications, education, and community referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children.
- Provided Breastfeeding Education to patients as needed and provided follow-up care.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient and employee complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed HGB and Lead tests along with facilitating referrals to primary Physicians when needed.
- Worked as part of a team including the clinic Nutritionist to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Provided information and worked with patients, physicians, and their nurses to provide the type of baby formula that fit the infants' health status.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital
Hastings, Nebraska
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Assessed hospital patients' vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions per physician orders.
- Documented nursing care in electronic medical records.
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with bedside treatments and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards throughout Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital patient care areas.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Organized follow-up appointment schedules for patients with primary care providers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LPN - October 2000-Dec 2001
SCC
Beatrice, NESkills
- Route delivery
- Mail sorting
- Package scanning
- Vehicle operation
- Route casing
- Customer service
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Schedule management
- Team communication
- Conflict resolution
- Physical assessment
- Medical records management
- Patient safety protocols
- Charting and recording
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Patient evaluations
- Staff supervision
- Maintaining nutrition
- HIPAA compliance
- Breathing treatments
- Direct patient care
- Documenting intake
- Immunization administration
- Caring for wounds
- Vital signs
- End-of-life care
- Samples collection
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
06.2014 - Current
LPN, CLC, Clinic Coordinator
Community Action Partnership Of Mid-nebraska
02.2004 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2005
Some College (No Degree) - LPN - October 2000-Dec 2001
SCC