Jessica Arnold
Buffalo,NY
Summary
LPN looking for part time or per diem work in a facility or remotely. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. LPN License in the state of New York
Nursing professional with proven track record of managing nursing teams and delivering optimal patient care. Expertise in developing care plans and fostering collaborative environment. Reliable and adaptable, committed to team success and patient satisfaction, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Elderwood at Amherst
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and standards.
- Implemented patient care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted staff training sessions, enhancing team skills and knowledge in patient management.
- Monitored patient conditions, assessing changes and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Helped out directly on the units when short staffed.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Receptionist
Elderwood
03.2011 - Current
- Help people with their ADL’s. I currently work on the Dementia unit. I have been up on this floor for 8 +years. I also worked as a receptionist to fill in for a year and during Covid.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs of elderly patients.
LPN
Elderwood at Amherst
03.2011 - Current
- I started working as a CNA at elderwood in 2011. Went to school and I am currently working as an LPN at the same job. I am an LPN team lead 2-10. I oversee the aides on the unit. I also pass meds, do wound care, skin checks, vitals
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Med Tech/ supervisor
Brompton Heights
06.2016 - 10.2017
- I was in charge of 2 to three units on the overnight shift. I had keys for 2 to 3 units on the overnight. As a supervisor the aides reported to me with any problems or concerns or if they needed help. I took vitals and passed meds. I followed up on paperwork and got things situated for the day shift.
- Operated and maintained complex medical equipment, adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The McGuire Group
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Taking care of patients and helping them with ADLs and ROM
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Bryant And Stratton College Southtowns
Orchard Park, NY05-2028
Skills
- Home Health
- Nursing management
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Clinical supervision
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Staff assignments
- Electronic charting expertise
- Task delegation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Department management
- Nursing assignments
- Nursing team oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Patient education
- Activities of daily living adls
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Caregiving
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs
- Meal Preparation
- Tube Feeding
- Memory care
- Serving
- Senior care
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Training
- CNA (10 years)
- Customer support
- Customer service (10 years)
- Filing (2 years)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- PN
- Expires: January 2027
- State: NY
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Elderwood at Amherst
01.2024 - Current
Med Tech/ supervisor
Brompton Heights
06.2016 - 10.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Receptionist
Elderwood
03.2011 - Current
LPN
Elderwood at Amherst
03.2011 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The McGuire Group
08.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - LPN
Trocaire College
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Bryant And Stratton College Southtowns
Assessments
- Attention to detail — Proficient
- May 2022
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Full results: Proficient
- Work style: Professionalism — Proficient
- December 2021
- Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
- Good customer service skills
- Good with computers
- Type 40 wpm
- Good with Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excell