Jennifer M. Purcell
Rochester,WA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proven track record in managing complex patient care, training nursing staff, and enhancing patient education for improved outcomes. Strong background in leadership, critical care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Monroe County Jail PrimeCare
10.2025 - 09.2026
- Conduct initial health screening of new inmates, identify and monitor detoxification, perform mental and physical health evaluations, monitor chronic health issues
- Provide first aid and stabilize patients during medical emergencies coordinating transfers to external medical facilities
- Implement protocols to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the facility
- Work closely with correctional officers, interdisciplinary staff and security officers to ensure safe and effective care delivery
- Maintain accurate medical records, documenting assessments, treatments and changes in health status in accordance with legal and facility policies.
Brighton Surgical Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Register and admit patients for several ocular and podiatry surgeries.
- Assess and maintain airways pre and post operation with general and MAC anesthesia
- Obtain a complete medical history and medication use
- Obtain and record vital signs, begin and remove IVs
- Administer medication as needed per doctor's orders
- Educate patient and family members on post operation instructions.
School and Residential Nursing
Mary Cariola Center
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed medications and coordinated medical and psychiatric appointments for over 8 individuals aged 14 to 40, in both high behavior and sensory residential settings.
- Oversaw medical training for staff on medications, preventive care, and first aid, while training 20 OPWDD certified AMAPs on proper medication administration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including OT, PT, social work, psychological providers, and teachers, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering optimal care.
- Carried out orders for medication and feeding orders for medically fragile individuals from ages 2 years 21 years old.
Nurse Care Manager
Webster Medical Group
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed and instructed care for chronic conditions identified by the care manager and GRIPA, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Collaborated and managed reporting for GRIPA-identified patients, adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Updated health reports for GRIPA and other stakeholders to ensure accurate patient information. to GRIPA, United Healthcare, MVP and WellCare for annual wellness visits
- Assisted nurses in providing care for acute, emergency, and daily patients, supporting overall patient management.
- Performed daily transitional care management for patients released from the hospital.
Visiting Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided in-home nursing services for patients post-hospitalization or following doctor referrals, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease pathologies and strategies to prevent hospital readmissions, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Assisted clients in achieving self-sufficiency through education on diabetes management, dietary choices, and hydration related to CHF, COPD, wounds, cancers, and amputations.
- Chosen by a wound care specialist to train and assist nurses with complex wounds using cutting-edge techniques.
Progressive Pulmonary Critical Care Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Promote pulmonary health for individuals, families, and communities and assist care for persons with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), TB, cystic fibrosis, respiratory failure, and pulmonary dysfunction throughout the lifespan.
- Assessed comorbidities affecting patient health, including chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and neurological disorders.
- Educated patients and families on preventive, rehabilitative, and acute care while collaborating with doctors and nurses during critical and routine situations.
- Conducted assessments of oxygen therapies, assisted ventilation, ventilator settings, and suctioning; administered and taught pharmacologic interventions to patients of all ages in critical and emergency situations.
Therapist Liaison/Special Education Teacher
05.2004 - 11.2009
- Compiled and analyzed academic and behavioral data to prepare quarterly, transition, and present levels of performance reports for supervisors and school districts.
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis programs developed by supervisors and senior therapists.
- Managed junior therapists across multiple areas by developing programs to support their professional growth.
- Coordinated and delivered monthly training sessions for office personnel to enhance operational effectiveness.
Strategic Leader and Department Manager
US Army
08.1998 - 02.2000
- Supervised and managed the largest communications area in South Korea, including the Demilitarized Zone, ensuring effective communication operations.
- Managed activation of new organization with over 860 personnel in the United States Army, achieving full operational capability within 40 working days despite limited resources.
- Maintained 100% accountability for $370 million worth of communications equipment located in six different sites.
- Assisted White House Communications with high-level executives on their visits to South Korea
- Established and supervised a 24- hour daily training schedule.
- Coordinated and researched security clearances for employees, facilitating placement in secret and top-secret positions across the military.
Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
11-2012
Nursing Program
Monroe Community College
05-2012
University of Nevada
Reno01-2007
Special Education
St John Fisher Graduate
05-2005
Student Support Team Staff Development
12-2001
Reading and Literacy Staff Development
12-2001
Diploma - Signal Officer Basic Leadership and Management Course
US Army
01-1997
Certification - Elementary Education
SUNY College of Brockport
01-1996
Bachelors of Science Degree - Psychology
SUNY College of Brockport
01-1996
Child and Drug abuse detection
SUNY Brockport
01-1995
Timeline
Monroe County Jail PrimeCare
10.2025 - 09.2026
Brighton Surgical Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
School and Residential Nursing
Mary Cariola Center
08.2019 - 09.2023
Nurse Care Manager
Webster Medical Group
05.2017 - 06.2019
Visiting Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service
08.2013 - 02.2017
Progressive Pulmonary Critical Care Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2013
Therapist Liaison/Special Education Teacher
05.2004 - 11.2009
Strategic Leader and Department Manager
US Army
08.1998 - 02.2000
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
Nursing Program
Monroe Community College
University of Nevada
Special Education
St John Fisher Graduate
Student Support Team Staff Development
Reading and Literacy Staff Development
Diploma - Signal Officer Basic Leadership and Management Course
US Army
Certification - Elementary Education
SUNY College of Brockport
Bachelors of Science Degree - Psychology
SUNY College of Brockport
Child and Drug abuse detection
SUNY Brockport