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Going to Live events such as concerts, musicals, sports events and such.
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Jeremy Jenks

Livingston,MT

Summary

Patient-focused Emergency Services Worker with 2 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Shelter Services/ Warming Center

HRDC
11.2022 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
  • Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.

LPN

Livingston Health And Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

CNA

Livingston Health And Rehab
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

CNA Supervisor

Laurel Health And Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Certified Medication Aide

Parkview Nursing Home
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Medication Care Manager

Frontier Assisted Living
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
  • Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
  • Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
  • Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
  • Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
  • Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
  • Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for care staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
  • Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

CNA

Livingston Health And Rehab
12.2014 - 11.2017
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA/Med Tech

Rockwood Retirement Communities
09.2012 - 10.2014
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Education

No Degree - Medical

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Montana State B
Billings, MT
01.2022

Medication Aide License - Medical Assisting

New Care Directions
Butte, MT
01.2015

CNA/CMA License - Medical Assisting

Montana State B
Billings, MT
12.2014

High School Diploma -

Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove, OR
06.2000

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Catalogue and Sort Procedures
  • Microfiche Machines
  • Shelving and Organization
  • Materials Inspection
  • Patron Relations
  • Circulation Procedures
  • Shelf Reading
  • Guest Services
  • Troubleshooting
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Data Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Google Drive

Going to Live events such as concerts, musicals, sports events and such.

I'm a BIG fan of the 'Live Experience'  I enjoy live concerts the most.  There's just something awesome about seeing a favorite musician or band live.  

Timeline

Emergency Shelter Services/ Warming Center

HRDC
11.2022 - Current

LPN

Livingston Health And Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022

CNA

Livingston Health And Rehab
11.2020 - 01.2021

CNA Supervisor

Laurel Health And Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 11.2020

Certified Medication Aide

Parkview Nursing Home
11.2019 - 04.2020

Medication Care Manager

Frontier Assisted Living
11.2017 - 11.2019

CNA

Livingston Health And Rehab
12.2014 - 11.2017

CNA/Med Tech

Rockwood Retirement Communities
09.2012 - 10.2014

No Degree - Medical

Portland Community College

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Montana State B

Medication Aide License - Medical Assisting

New Care Directions

CNA/CMA License - Medical Assisting

Montana State B

High School Diploma -

Cottage Grove High School

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