Jennifer Shaffer
Horseheads,NY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Guthrie Pediatrics
Sayre, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Pulmonary Medicine
Fayetteville, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
LPN Office Nurse
Guthrie Medical Group/OBGYN
Corning, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Primary nurse for an OB/GYN physician in an outpatient care setting
- Assist with in office obstetric and gyn procedures
LPN Team Lead
Guthrie Medical Grou/Pediatrics
Sayre, PA
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Primary nurse for lead pediatrician in a primary outpatient care setting serving children and adolescents
- Commercial stock and VFC)
LPN Office Nurse
Arnot Health
Horseheads, NY
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Give patient injections as ordered
- Mix allergy serum
- Allergy skin testing
LPN/Study Nurse
Cortland Research Associates
Cortland, NY
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Conduct study visits following IRB approved protocols
- Recruit patients for studies
- Perform study related laboratory procedures
- Perform Informed Consent procedures and required documentation
- Follow GCP, FDA and IATA regulations study nurse | corning center for clinical research |, Conduct study visits following IRB approved protocols
- Recruit patients for studies
- Perform study related laboratory procedures
- Perform Informed Consent procedures and required documentation
- Follow GCP, FDA and IATA regulations
LPN/Study Nurse
Corning Center for Clinical Research
Corning, NY
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Conduct study visits following IRB approved protocols
- Recruit patients for studies
- Perform study related laboratory procedures
- Perform Informed Consent procedures and required documentation
- Follow GCP, FDA and IATA regulations study nurse | corning center for clinical research |, Conduct study visits following IRB approved protocols
- Recruit patients for studies
- Perform study related laboratory procedures
- Perform Informed Consent procedures and required documentation
- Follow GCP, FDA and IATA regulations
LPN Office Nurse
Southern Tier Pediatrics
Elmira, NY
06.2010 - 10.2016
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
LPN/Floor Nurse
St Joseph’s hospital
Elmira, NY
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Inpatient rehabilitation
LPN Unit Manager
Elcor Health And Rehabilitation Center
Horseheads, NY
06.2006 - 05.2009
- Experience floating to medical-surgical, telemetry and long-term care units unit manager | elcor health services |, Manger of Alzheimer’s unit
- Administered care plans
- Conducted patient rounds with physicians
- Attended and participated in care planning meetings
- Supervised 3-4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ELCOR HEALTH SERVICES
Horseheads, NY
06.2001 - 06.2006
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Corning Community College
Corning, NYGST BOCES Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
GST BOCES
Elmira, NY06-2006
Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Post Operative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
- GST BOCES-phlebotomy training 2002
- Special Training
- NIDA Clinical Trials Network-Good Clinical Practice current
- Shipping Hazardous Substances
- Mayo Clinic, Training for the shipping of Category A, Infectious Substance
- Affecting Humans, Category B, Biological Substance current
- Stericycle training current
- Annual Blood Borne Pathogens
- Hazardous Communication Awareness
- DOT Hazardous Materials
- Bio-Hazardous Waste
- Hazardous Drug Disposal
- Annual HIPPA
- Security Awareness
- HIPAA and Social Media
- CPR
- Current
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Guthrie Pediatrics
04.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Pulmonary Medicine
08.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Guthrie Medical Group/OBGYN
01.2023 - 06.2023
LPN Team Lead
Guthrie Medical Grou/Pediatrics
04.2019 - 06.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Arnot Health
04.2018 - 04.2019
LPN/Study Nurse
Cortland Research Associates
01.2018 - 04.2018
LPN/Study Nurse
Corning Center for Clinical Research
10.2016 - 04.2018
LPN Office Nurse
Southern Tier Pediatrics
06.2010 - 10.2016
LPN/Floor Nurse
St Joseph’s hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
LPN Unit Manager
Elcor Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.2006 - 05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
ELCOR HEALTH SERVICES
06.2001 - 06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Corning Community College
GST BOCES Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
GST BOCES