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Jennifer Morales

Passaic,NJ

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 11 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in an LCT/Subacute settings/facility. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Complete Care Hamilton Plaza
Passaic, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • 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.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Developed individualized patient plans for long-term recovery goals.
  • Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
  • Prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored side effects, and adjusted dosages as needed.
  • Conducted crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support and safety planning.
  • Advised family members of the progress of their loved ones' treatment plan.
  • Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological and emotional status of patients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
  • Implemented safety protocols such as suicide prevention measures when necessary.
  • Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.

License Practical Nurse

Wayne view Care Center
Wayne, NJ
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • 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
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • 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
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.

Nursing Unit Clerk

Wayne view Care Center
Wayne, NJ
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
  • Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff
  • Ordered and maintained supply inventory for medical office
  • Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wayne view Care Center
Wayne, NJ
12.2014 - 12.2019
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Cashier

Great town Deli and Supermarket
Camden, NJ
01.2008 - 11.2013
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.

Education

Diploma of Nursing -

Passaic County Technical Vocational School
08.2018

High School Diploma -

Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy
06.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse

Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ

Skills

  • Patient Triaging
  • Healthcare Platforms
  • Samples Collection
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Charting
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Patient Observation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Needs Assessment
  • Team Building
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Wound Dressing
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Medication Administration
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • New Jersey] Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Caring for Wounds
  • Educating Families
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Counting Narcotics

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Complete Care Hamilton Plaza
09.2023 - Current

License Practical Nurse

Wayne view Care Center
02.2021 - 06.2023

Nursing Unit Clerk

Wayne view Care Center
12.2019 - 02.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wayne view Care Center
12.2014 - 12.2019

Cashier

Great town Deli and Supermarket
01.2008 - 11.2013

Diploma of Nursing -

Passaic County Technical Vocational School

High School Diploma -

Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse

Jersey College

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