Jennifer Richardson
South Bend,IN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Everside Health Center
04.2017 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, discharges and referrals.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Health System
07.1995 - 04.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN2005
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Sam Houston
1992
Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Operational Standards
- Medical History Documenting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Wound Dressing
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Hygiene Support
- Intramuscular Injections
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Punch Biopsies
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Usage
- Ear Irrigations
- Activity Scheduling
- Emotional Support
- Equipment Disinfection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Everside Health Center
04.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Health System
07.1995 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Sam Houston
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