Jennifer Ocan
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Autumn Care Assisted Living, excelling in medication administration and patient care. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective staff supervision and training. Committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering strong relationships, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Autumn Care Assisted Living
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status accurately.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to meet resident needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing quality of life.
Director of Nursing
Autumn Care Assisted Living
04.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff in implementing patient care plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and executed training programs to enhance team performance and patient care quality.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care strategies and outcomes.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for prompt intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment processes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN08.2023
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge, TN08.2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Staff supervision
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia knowledge and care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Autumn Care Assisted Living
04.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Autumn Care Assisted Living
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School