Jenny Wheelock
West Milton,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatrics as well and geriatric specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Nurse
Milton Union Schools
West Milton, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Educated faculty on recognizing symptoms of common childhood illnesses, enabling early intervention and minimizing classroom disruptions due to illness.
- Coordinated with local healthcare professionals to ensure access to necessary services for students in need of specialized care.
- Assisted in developing school policies related to student health and safety, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Collaborated with teachers to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, taking into account individual health needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student immunizations, ensuring compliance with state requirements and school policies.
- Strengthened partnerships between families and the school by participating in parent-teacher conferences as a resource for health information.
- Established strong relationships with parents, ensuring timely communication regarding their child''s health status or needs.
- Tailored interventions for at-risk students to promote emotional well-being and mental health support when needed.
- Advocated for the inclusion of children with special healthcare needs in regular classroom settings while maintaining a safe environment for all students.
LPN Floor Nurse
Troy Care And Rehab
Troy, OH
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
LPN Floor Nurse
Hearth And Home At Vandalia
Dayton, OH
09.2002 - 12.2006
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring timely completion and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed the care of diverse patient populations, adapting my nursing interventions to meet their unique needs and preferences.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Education
LPN IV Certified -
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05.2003
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Compassionate Care
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Child Development Understanding
- Chronic Disease Management
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Decision-Making
- HIPAA Requirements
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Epipen Administration
Certification
IV Certified
CPR Certified
Timeline
Elementary School Nurse
Milton Union Schools
07.2020 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
Troy Care And Rehab
07.2010 - 07.2014
LPN Floor Nurse
Hearth And Home At Vandalia
09.2002 - 12.2006
LPN IV Certified -
Clark State Community College