Jessica Tricarico
Old Bridge
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive hands-on experience in memory care, dementia care, assisted living, and long-term care settings. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, patient assessments, behavioral support, infection control, and supervising CNA staff in fast-paced healthcare environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care while ensuring resident dignity, comfort, and safety. Strong ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Nurse, LPN
Brandywine Living
Englishtown, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in assisted living and memory care units, including patients with Alzheimer’s disease and advanced dementia.
- Administer oral medications, injections, treatments, insulin, and physician-ordered therapies while maintaining accurate EMR documentation.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive condition.
- Provide wound care, skin assessments, catheter care, diabetic care, and infection prevention interventions.
- Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, falls, behavioral episodes, and changes in patient status.
- Assist residents with daily healthcare needs while promoting dignity, independence, and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with physicians, hospice staff, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate regularly with family members regarding patient conditions, care plans, and concerns.
- Supervise and support CNA staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with facility standards.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, medication refills, physician orders, and resident charting.
- Maintain compliance with state regulations, infection control standards, and medication administration protocols.
- Build strong relationships with residents and families through compassionate and empathetic care.
Charge Nurse
Bayside Manor
Keansburg, NJ
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Oversaw daily nursing operations and coordinated patient care activities in a long-term care environment.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments while maintaining accurate medication records.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Provided wound care, catheter care, bed sore prevention, and bedside nursing interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
- Supervised and trained nursing assistants to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans and nursing interventions.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and infection control procedures.
Customer Service Representative
Prudential Insurance
Holmdel, NJ
05.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided professional customer support in a high-volume office environment.
- Resolved customer concerns, billing inquiries, and account issues efficiently and professionally.
- Maintained accurate records and processed service requests using multiple computer systems.
- Developed strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Wall, NJ01.2022
Practical Nursing Program - undefined
Monmouth County Vocational School District
Neptune City, NJ01.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
- Memory Care Experience
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Diabetic Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Fall Prevention
- Behavioral Health Support
- Hospice & End-of-Life Care
- Pain Management
- Treatment Administration
- Supervising CNA Staff
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Resident Admissions & Discharges
- Care Plan Implementation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Compassionate Bedside Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of New Jersey
- CPR / BLS Certified
- Authorized to work in the United States
Timeline
Wellness Nurse, LPN
Brandywine Living
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bayside Manor
06.2010 - 08.2012
Customer Service Representative
Prudential Insurance
05.2004 - 01.2008
Practical Nursing Program - undefined
Monmouth County Vocational School District
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brookdale Community College