Jennifer Posadas
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2019 - Current
- Recording
- Measuring bodily fluids Work, Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Educated patients and families on proper care of newborn, diaper changing, bathing, circumcision care, breast and formula feeding, to facilitate successful home care
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care
- Prepared sterile room and assisted Physicians with circumcision procedures
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Patient Care Associate Preceptor, Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Neuro Science
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by aiding with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing, and bedside tables/equipment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Provided care and assistance with seizure patients
- Provided care for stroke and spinal precaution patients
- Closely monitored and assisted patients hooked up on Video-EEG monitoring
- Maintained clean, healthy, and safe environment
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual patient lifting instructions
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by licensed professional, including IV removals, Foley catheter removal and EKGs
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment.
Preceptor Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Monterey Park Nursing Home
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization, and bladder irrigations
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by aiding with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN To RN Bridge Program
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ11-2024
Diploma - LPN
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MEDS
Independence, MO01.2013
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School
Independence, MO05.2012
Skills
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Dementia and Alzheimer's familiarity
- Sterilization techniques familiarity
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Positive behavior modeling
- Organizational skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Preceptor
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google Docs, and Epic
- Efficient and reliable team player Systems
Clinical Experience
- Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare at Daughters of Merriam: Sept. 2022- Nov. 2022
- Children's Specialized Hospital: Dec. 2022-Jan 2023
- North Hudson Community Action Corp.: Jan 2023- Feb. 2023
- Allendale Community Assisted Living: Feb. 2023- March 2023
- Atrium Post Acute Care of Wayne: April 2023- May 2023
- St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Telemetry: March 2024-May 2024
- New Bridge Medical Center Psychiatric Unit: May 2024-June 2024
- Hoboken University L&D, Post-Partum, Newborn Care: June 2024-July 2024
- Hoboken University OR: Aug. 2024
- St. Joseph Hospital Neuro Unit: August 2024- Sept. 2024
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2019 - Current
Patient Care Associate Preceptor, Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Neuro Science
09.2016 - 09.2018
Preceptor Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA, Monterey Park Nursing Home
02.2013 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School
Associate of Applied Science - LPN To RN Bridge Program
Jersey College
Diploma - LPN
Jersey College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MEDS
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