Jennifer Whipple
Summary
Dependable student nurse with hands-on experience in direct patient care in Emergency Department LVN/Technician role. Skilled in triaging and prioritizing care, performing physical assessments, assisting with care planning and educating patients. On track to graduate with Associates Degree in Nursing. Offering 5-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mercy Medical Center Redding / ED Tech
04.2023 - Current
- Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses and Physicians, I provide patient care using skills obtained as a Firefighter/EMT
- I assess patients' conditions in all interactions and report any differences to the Nurse, assist Nurses in any given trauma situation, irrigate and dress wounds, measure vital signs, perform EKG's, coordinate immediate care with health care team members, provide patients with support, stock medical and Emergency Department supplies, and record all information accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Mercy Medical Center Redding / LVN
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, I provide patient care using the nursing process
- I assess patient's conditions, administer IM and PO medications, change dressings, monitor vitals, insert foley catheters, start IV's, consult, and coordinate care with health care team members, provide patients with support and education, and record all information accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Mercy Medical Center Redding / ED Tech
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, I provide patient care using skills obtained as a Firefighter/EMT
- I assess patients' conditions in all interactions and report any differences to the Nurse, assist Nurses in any given trauma situation, irrigate and dress wounds, measure vital signs, perform EKG's, coordinate immediate care with health care team members, provide patients with support, stock medical and Emergency Department supplies, and record all information accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Plumas District Hospital / LVN Medical/Surgical
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, I provide patient care using the nursing process
- I assess patient's conditions, administer IM and PO medications, change dressings, monitor vitals, insert foley catheters, start IV's, consult, and coordinate care with health care team members, provide patients with support and education, and record all information accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Plumas County Public Health Agency / Clinic Nurse
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed the daily operations of the County Public Health Clinic
- Assessed patients regarding family planning (birth control, STI, HIV testing and counseling, Hep C testing and education), adult and children's immunizations, communicable disease management and reporting to the State of CA
- Sterilized and packaged all the equipment for the clinic, inventory and ordering for all medical supplies and medications
- Assisted FNP with IUD and Nexplanon insertions
- Charting required for all the above responsibilities.
CAL FIRE / Firefighter-EMT
06.2009 - 02.2019
- All risk emergency responder
- Responded to all things applicable to firefighter duties such as wildland fires, medical aids, structure fires, vehicle fires, vehicle accidents and other hazardous situations.
Education
Associates Degree - RN
Shasta College
05.2024
Associates Degree - LVN
Feather River College
08.2019
Associates Degree - Liberal Studies
College of the Siskiyous
05.2009
Skills
- ACLS Certified: America Heart Association
- BLS Certified: American Heart Association
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Geriatric Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Demeanor
- Documentation accuracy
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Educating patients
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient Health Education
- Task Prioritization
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa Member Since 2017
Dean's List Award 2017-2024 LVN & RN Schools
2016 Cal Fire L2881 Executive Board Award
Awards
- 2016 Cal Fire L2881 Executive Board Award
- Phi Theta Kappa Member Since 2017
References
References available upon request
Certification
- CA Licensed RN - In Progress - May 2024
- CA Licensed LVN - 5 Years
- CA Certified Emergency Medical Technician - 16 Years
- CA Certified Phlebotomist - 3.5 Years
Timeline
Mercy Medical Center Redding / ED Tech
04.2023 - Current
Mercy Medical Center Redding / LVN
09.2021 - 12.2022
Mercy Medical Center Redding / ED Tech
06.2021 - 09.2021
Plumas District Hospital / LVN Medical/Surgical
05.2020 - 05.2021
Plumas County Public Health Agency / Clinic Nurse
10.2019 - 05.2020
CAL FIRE / Firefighter-EMT
06.2009 - 02.2019
Associates Degree - RN
Shasta College
Associates Degree - LVN
Feather River College
Associates Degree - Liberal Studies
College of the Siskiyous