Jenny Aultman
Cedarville,IL
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Green County PVNH, where I enhanced patient care outcomes through meticulous assessment and care plan development. Skilled in administering treatments and providing emotional support, I excel in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. My dedication to quality improvement initiatives has significantly improved patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Green County PVNH
Monroe, Wisconsin
01.2013 - 10.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria05-2006
Skills
worked in two different roles during 11 plus years of employment including floor nurse and/or supervisor approximately 7 years and as an NCC (nurse care coordinator) approximately 4 years extensive care planning including development of, changes/updates as needed and assessing outcomes, attending care plan meetings with IDT including patient and family I’m very comfortable in my electronic documentation skills, assessment skills, and communicating with and updating families and physicians as warranted strong patient and family advocate I’m down to earth and treat my patients/residents and their families with dignity and respect I strive to keep them engaged throughout the process and implement their choices and wishes including and up to end of life decision making and facilitating those tough discussions with physician as necessary all while keeping g their comfort and safety at the forefront I frequently allocated necessary resources appropriately primary experience is in rehab/geriatrics/dementia/hospice/end of life I was flexible with my work assignments calling myself the “float nurse” as I was comfortable working anywhere and with anyone at the nursing home I strived to lead my coworkers including CNAs to provide the best possible care
Timeline
RN
Green County PVNH
01.2013 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University