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Jennifer Luckey

Stratford,9

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Grady Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and direct patient care. Proven ability to assess patient needs and foster strong relationships, ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and support nursing staff development. School nurse for 10 years working for Bridgeport BOE.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

School Nurse Organization
08.2015 - 06.2025

As a school nurse, I assessed students daily for signs and symptoms of illness. Maintained health records, assuring immunizations were current, physicals are up to date. Conduct hygiene education and preventive injury to students. Administered medications daily to students, as well as medical treatment such diabetic care, asthmatic treatments, and any authorized care by a prescribing physician within my scope of practice. Submitted reports to state such as immunizations compliance and head injury reports. Participated in IEP's and 504's for students along with school staff.

Nurse Manager

Optimus Healthcare
06.2005 - 08.2015
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.

Staff Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2005
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Staff Nurse

Bridgeport/Yale Hospital
06.1991 - 05.1994
  • Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications. Administered medications oral, IV, IM. Monitored patients on ventilators,tracheotomy, cardiac monitors. Provided invasive wound care and treatment to trauma and surgical patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing/ Housatonic Community
Bridgeport, CT

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse

School Nurse Organization
08.2015 - 06.2025

Nurse Manager

Optimus Healthcare
06.2005 - 08.2015

Staff Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2005

Staff Nurse

Bridgeport/Yale Hospital
06.1991 - 05.1994

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing/ Housatonic Community