Jennifer Wilson
Spring Valley,NY
Summary
Motivated Licensed Practical Nurse offering a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Highly effective in fast-paced work environments. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Premier Residences
Yonkers, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Personal Care Aide
Preferred Healthcare
Spring Valley, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Cleaned bathrooms and kitchens with sanitizing products to prevent spread of germs and reduce likelihood of illness.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing
Hillcrest, NY
08.2018 - 03.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Habilitation Technician
Camp Venture
Stony Point, NY
12.2007 - 03.2016
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
Patient Care Counselor
NY Foundling
Nanuet, NY
08.2006 - 10.2011
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Education
LPN
Rockland County BOCES
West Nyack, NY2018
GED -
North Rockland High School
Thiells, NY2005
Skills
- Collecting vitals
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Patient assessments
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient privacy
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Five Star Premier Residences
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing
08.2018 - 03.2024
Personal Care Aide
Preferred Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
Habilitation Technician
Camp Venture
12.2007 - 03.2016
Patient Care Counselor
NY Foundling
08.2006 - 10.2011
LPN
Rockland County BOCES
GED -
North Rockland High School