Jennifer Askew
Sycamore,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw and IV insertion. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of working well with doctors, patients and visiting families.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Allergy and Asthma Clinics of GA
Tifton, GA
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
LPN
Allergy & Asthma Clinics of Ga
Albany, GA
06.2000 - 05.2018
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patient status, care and environment to doctors.
- Performed allergy skin test and pulmonary function test.
- Mixed shot medication.
- Administered shots.
- Managed phone triage. Forwarded phone messages to providers, called in medications to pharmacies and instructed patients on care plan.
- Received lab results. Attached them to patient order and forwarded to care provider for review. Then later called patient with results and care plan as instructed by the provider.
LPN
Albany Area Primary Health Care
Albany, GA
05.1997 - 06.2000
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and doctors.
- Assisted in performing various procedures.
- Administered oral medications and injections as ordered.
- Received phone calls from patients. Forwarded messages to providers. Called in meds to pharmacies. Then called patients with instructions on care plan.
- Assisted in laboratory with blood draw and collection of lab specimens.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA03.1997
Skills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient triaging
- Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse
- Shot administration
- Blood Draw
Certification
- CPR Training - Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Allergy and Asthma Clinics of GA
02.2022 - 10.2024
LPN
Allergy & Asthma Clinics of Ga
06.2000 - 05.2018
LPN
Albany Area Primary Health Care
05.1997 - 06.2000
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Albany Technical College
- CPR Training - Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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