Jennifer Ochner
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Belchertown, MA
06.2012 - Current
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Developmental Services
Belchertown, ME
06.2012 - Current
- Provided basic patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for patient procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA 09.2010 - 06.2011
Smith Vocational High School
Northampton, MASkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Enteral Nutrition
- Gtube medication administration
- Suprapubic catheter care
- Nephrostomy Care
- Diabetic care
- Wound care
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- CPR certification
- Employee recognition award July 2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
06.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Developmental Services
06.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
09.2010 - 06.2011
Smith Vocational High School