Jennifer Pfantz
Marshalltown
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, skilled in caring for women, going above and beyond everyday for patients, attention to detail and reliability. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through meticulous clinical documentation and empathetic care. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensuring patient compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primary Health Care, Inc.
08.2011 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Assisted provider with STI testing, IUD and Nexplanon removal and insertion. Endometrial biopsy’s. Non Stress tests. Group B Strep collection. UA testing and collection. A1c and hemoglobin testing.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Iowa Healthcare
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision
- Conducted basic assessments to support nursing staff in decision-making processes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, monitored IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries, vaginal/ rectal repairs.
- Assisted in cesarean sections
- Postpartum floor care
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshalltown Obstetrics & Gynecology
10.2006 - 08.2011
- Assisted with Ablation’s , Cryo Ablation, Colposcopy, LEEP and Essure procedures.
- Assisted with STI testing and treatment. IUD/Nexplanon removal and insertions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Marshalltown Senior High
Marshalltown, IAVocational - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA06.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- State licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primary Health Care, Inc.
08.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshalltown Obstetrics & Gynecology
10.2006 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Iowa Healthcare
08.2006 - 08.2016
Marshalltown Senior High
Vocational - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
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