Jennifer Sodomka
St. Paul,Minnesota
Summary
Dedicated and driven Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who works in clinical research with extensive experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care and home care settings. Committed to advancing healthcare equality through effective communication, fostering shared values, and cultivating a culture of teamwork, safety and inclusivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESEARCH LPN
M Physicians Clinical Research Unit
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Performs daily venipuncture, intravenous placements, EKGs, vital signs and administers injections to support clinical research studies.
- Ensures accurate, safe and timely collection of blood samples and other specimens for research analysis.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care and protocol adherence.
Home Health Aide
Knute Nelson Home Care & Hospice
Alexandria, MN
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supports client’s physical well-being by providing high quality personal cares as directed by the nurse such as bathing assistance, wound care, transferring and toileting
- Promotes mental and emotional well-being by establishing professional working relationships with clients and family members
- Communicates client updates to nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
Caregiver
Clare Housing
Minneapolis, MN
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provide individualized quality care and emotional support to clients living with HIV
- Correctly and safely administer scheduled medication using the six rights and three checks, safely operate medical devices such as nebulizer machines, motorized wheelchairs and mechanical lifts according to facility policy.
CNA
MaineHealth Cove’s Edge
Damariscotta, ME
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Serve residents in need of support services 24 hours a day by delivery high-quality personal cares as directed by the nurse such as bathing assistance, wound care, ostomy/catheter cares and safe use of mechanical lift equipment according to facility policy.
Education
Practical Nursing License -
Alexandria Technical And Community College
12.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
05.2013
Skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support- CPR and AED
- Venipuncture and intravenous placement
- Clinical Research
- Home Health
- Wound care
- Bathing assistance
- Ostomy/catheter cares
- Mechanical lift equipment
Certification
- Minnesota Practical Nursing License - #823992 through 7/32/2026
- AHA Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)- ecard code 245416322507 through 2/2026
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
RESEARCH LPN
M Physicians Clinical Research Unit
01.2023 - Current
CNA
MaineHealth Cove’s Edge
03.2020 - 09.2020
Home Health Aide
Knute Nelson Home Care & Hospice
01.2020 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Clare Housing
01.2020 - 01.2023
Practical Nursing License -
Alexandria Technical And Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Minnesota Practical Nursing License - #823992 through 7/32/2026
- AHA Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)- ecard code 245416322507 through 2/2026
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