Jennifer Richards
Spring Branch,TX
Summary
Caring Mortuary Science student with experience in field of nursing driven to deliver exceptional and professional service to families in need. Committed to coordinating funeral services and offerings seamlessly to simplify funeral and burial process for grieving families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute Medical
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted in after death care by cleaning and preparing body for removal, collecting all patient belongings, and assisted and provided resources to families for next step in process.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay updated on current nursing practices, ensuring delivery of evidence-based care.
- Assisted with training and mentoring new emergency room nursing staff members, sharing expertise and fostering supportive team environment.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2025
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX12.2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Administrative tasks
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Professional appearance
- Compassionate demeanor
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Post Acute Medical
09.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
02.2013 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
San Antonio College
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions