Jennifer Riley
LaGrange,GA.
Summary
RN currently working in a senior behavioral health unit. Have 16 years a a LPN. Have 3 years of occupational health experience. Worked 3 years as the RSD of dementia and assisted living faculty. 3 Years of substance abuse recovery and detox program experience. Maintaining 14 years as a correctional nurse while exploring other nursing fields.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
East Alabama Health
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Proactive Health Improvement Nurse
RN, Progressive Health, Aviation
01.2020 - Current
- Take a basic medical history when necessary for evaluation and treatment
- Perform vital signs
- Treatment utilizing the following procedures: Emergency/acute care and stabilization of injuries and illness, First aid care, Cold and heat modalities
- Hearing Testing, Contractor Audio Testing
- Vision Testing
- Provide intramuscular injections as set forth per the Standing Order
- Provide non-occupational injections upon order/script from patient's personal physician and pursuant to the Standing Order
- Provide advice concerning wellness, nutrition, conditioning, lifestyle/behavior, physical fitness development, and tobacco cessation.
LPN
Naphacre
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Take general history, obtain vital signs, Pass medications as ordered, chart and take off orders
- Start protocols as prescribed
- Observe inmates for any signs of medical or mental health conditions and check to
- Ensure the medication is working properly
- Routine lab work, assistant doctor with clinic duties.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
Correct Care Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Take general history, obtain vital signs, pass medications as ordered, chart and take off orders
- Start protocols as prescribed
- Observe inmates for any signs of medical or mental health conditions and check to
- Ensure the medication is working properly
- Routine lab work, assistant doctor with clinic duties.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN, Corizon
07.2011 - 12.2016
- Take general history, obtain vital signs, pass medications as ordered, chart and take off orders
- Start protocols as prescribed
- Observe inmates for any signs of medical or mental health conditions and check to
- Ensure the medication is working properly
- Routine lab work, assistant doctor with clinic duties.
Health Services Nurse, LPN
St. Judes Recovery Center
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Interview clients for possible placement for Alcohol and Drug addiction recovery program
- Admitting clients to the program
- Assess clients for medical or mental health issues, referring clients out for intense medical care
- Obtaining vital signs, checking for medication compliance, nursing notes and completing treatment plans
- Detox Unit
- Admit to detox, monitor for withdrawal symptoms, pass medication
- Start protocols as prescribed for withdrawals
- Take doctors’ orders, verify orders
- Assist clients with their medical needs while on the detox unit.
Resident Services Director, LPN
Benton House
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Oversee the care for a 108-bed assisted living and memory care unit, that houses dementia residents
- Quarterly assessments
- Schedule doctor appointments
- Work closely with Hospice to ensure the best end-of-life care
- Work closely with home Health agencies to ensure physical therapy and health care is being met
- Obtain vital signs, weights, oversee medication administration and ordering of new medications,
- Mange all support staff
- To oversee all CNA’s and Med techs, monthly staff meetings and training
- New hire training and onboarding
- Resolve issues with family members, communicate any new issues to family members
- LPN, Correct health
LPN
Correct Health
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Vital signs, pass medications, Lab work, starting IVs, hanging fluids,
- Charting, taking off orders, starting prescribed orders
- Observe inmates for withdrawals to drugs and alcohol
- Make rounds and observe inmates that were placed on suicide watch
- Start nursing protocol for sick inmates
- Sick Call
- Respond to emergency calls in housing unit (chest pain, seizure) wound care, staple removal, read
- Pull medications for housing units, administer medication as ordered, and take off orders written by the doctor
- Intake
- Screen inmates as they first arrive, place PPD, take a complete medical and psychical history,
- Determine if medical help is necessary, start any necessary protocol, draw DUI labs
- PPD test, Administer medication, blood sugar checks, and insulin administration
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Technical College
Phenix City, AL12.2022
LPN - Nursing
West GA Technical College
La Grange, GA05.2007
Skills
- Antipsychotic Administration
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Admission
- Medication Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Patient Medical Histories
- Mental Health Assessments
- Psychological Assessment Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Dementia Care
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
East Alabama Health
03.2023 - Current
Proactive Health Improvement Nurse
RN, Progressive Health, Aviation
01.2020 - Current
LPN
Naphacre
01.2018 - 01.2020
LPN
Correct Care Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2017
Health Services Nurse, LPN
St. Judes Recovery Center
04.2012 - 03.2015
LPN, Corizon
07.2011 - 12.2016
Resident Services Director, LPN
Benton House
08.2008 - 02.2011
LPN
Correct Health
06.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Technical College
LPN - Nursing
West GA Technical College