Jennifer Petersen
Viroqua,WI
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.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cody Regional Health
Cody, Wyoming
09.2016 - 08.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Performed daily OB/GYN tasks including NST, setup for EMB, IUD insertion, colposcopy, and Pap smears, ensuring patient care and procedural readiness.
- Collected intake information for new obstetric patients to ensure accurate records.
- Managed patient communication by responding to inbox inquiries and calling patients to deliver test results, enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction.
- Handled paperwork for NIPT, breast cancer screening, and genetic testing, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to ensure prompt intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to support patient recovery.
- Provided patient care across multiple departments in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Worked as a float nurse, providing care in multiple departments, primarily in Pediatrics and Women’s Health.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caledonia Care and Rehab
Caledonia, Minnesota
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Conducted health assessments to identify resident needs and concerns.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Absaroka Assisted Living
Cody
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Education
LPN - Nursing
South Central College
North Mankato, MN 09.2004 - 12.2006
Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MinnesotaSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2003 - 05.2004
Skills
- Administering medications
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- OB/GYN procedures
- Wound care
- Pediatric immunizations
- Patient communication
- Dependable
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- CPR
- LPN IV Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cody Regional Health
09.2016 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
09.2015 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caledonia Care and Rehab
09.2012 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Absaroka Assisted Living
05.2010 - 07.2011
LPN - Nursing
South Central College
09.2004 - 12.2006
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2003 - 05.2004
Caledonia High School