Jennifer Wiederholt
Plainfield
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Riley Children’s Hospital, excelling in patient care and medical procedures. Proficient in IV insertion and blood draws, while demonstrating strong communication skills to support patients and families. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Riley Children’s Hospital
Indianapolis
01.2023 - Current
- This position consists of 12-hour shifts. Duties include taking vitals, change of linens, patient baths, monitoring patients, transferring patients, removing IV’s, placing IV’s, blood draws, blood sugar checks, ketone checks, and overall help where needed.
Nurse Clinical Work
St. Vincent, Community Health, and Stress Center
Indianapolis
01.2020 - 01.2023
- This is a tech and nurse shadowing position with hands-on training.
ELL Assistant Teacher/Special Education Assistant Teacher
Clarks Creek Elementary
Plainfield
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Teaching children to learn the English language, and helping to extend their knowledge when English is not their primary language. In addition, I taught and helped the students in special education. Different styles of teaching were needed for these students. There were also some students who needed medical care, such as changing colostomy bags, feedings, and medication.
Librarian-Leave Replacement
Meridian School District
Everson
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Checked in and out books and placing them on shelves. Teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Teaching STAR program/AR program.
Head Preschool Teacher
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Bellingham
01.2016 - 01.2017
- I handled teaching preschool children solo and with an assistant. I taught the children the basics to prepare them for kindergarten, while making it fun and educational. I also sent emails, conferences, letters to parents, reminders, field trips, etc. etc.
Injury Claims Adjuster
Shelter Insurance
Tulsa
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Handled injuries and fatalities. Decided on and handed out payments and settlements. I also dealt with families of the injured and deceased.
Processor Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
Broken Arrow
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Handled small accidents; one car, rentals, etc. Handed out payments and closed minor claims.
Deputy Court Clerk
City of Tulsa
Tulsa
01.2001 - 12.2001
- I scanned and filed paperwork for cases, i.e., briefs, affidavits, etc. I made copies when requested. I also dealt with attorneys and customers on a regular basis.
Education
Medical Assisting
Indianapolis Medical Assistant School-CCMA
Carmel, IN06-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Instruments/PatientCare/MedTerminology/Anatomy/Phy
IU Methodist Surgical Technology
Indianapolis, INSome College (No Degree) - Classes; Most of The Programs Required Classes
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Business
St. Gregory’s University
Shawnee, OK12-2000
Some College (No Degree) -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSome College (No Degree) -
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKHigh School Diploma -
Bishop Kelley High School
Tulsa, OK05-1998
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion and removal
- Blood draws
- Patient transfers
- Patient hygiene care
- Medical record charting
- Medical terminology
- Surgical instrument recognition
- Patient care
- POC - Point of Care
- Blood sugar checks
- Urinalysis
- Pharmacology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Riley Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Clinical Work
St. Vincent, Community Health, and Stress Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Librarian-Leave Replacement
Meridian School District
03.2018 - 06.2018
ELL Assistant Teacher/Special Education Assistant Teacher
Clarks Creek Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2020
Head Preschool Teacher
Redeemer Lutheran Church
01.2016 - 01.2017
Injury Claims Adjuster
Shelter Insurance
01.2002 - 01.2003
Processor Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
01.2001 - 01.2002
Deputy Court Clerk
City of Tulsa
01.2001 - 12.2001
Medical Assisting
Indianapolis Medical Assistant School-CCMA
Some College (No Degree) - Instruments/PatientCare/MedTerminology/Anatomy/Phy
IU Methodist Surgical Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Classes; Most of The Programs Required Classes
Marian University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business
St. Gregory’s University
Some College (No Degree) -
Oklahoma State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Kelley High School
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