Jessica Kennedy
Mountville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience at Mastropietro and Associates, skilled in vital signs monitoring, venipuncture and capillary collection, and direct patient care. Proven ability to minimize infection risks and enhance patient comfort through effective communication and empathy. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient safety in all interactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Keystone Pet Place
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Fostered strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business and loyalty.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize store layout and merchandising displays.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Pet Care Technician
Oscar’s Pet Resort
11.2010 - 07.2015
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Supervised group play of dogs, to ensure a safe and friendly environment.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mastropietro and Associates
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Pet Care Technician
The Bark Park
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Supervised group play of dogs, to ensure a safe and friendly environment.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Medicine Technician
Oak Leaf Manor North
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Dietary Aide
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
04.2006 - 09.2007
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Cashier
Weis Markets Inc
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street04-2012
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Landisville, PA06-2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Venipuncture and capillary collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Sales Associate
Keystone Pet Place
08.2017 - 07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mastropietro and Associates
03.2013 - 02.2015
Pet Care Technician
Oscar’s Pet Resort
11.2010 - 07.2015
Pet Care Technician
The Bark Park
08.2008 - 07.2010
Medicine Technician
Oak Leaf Manor North
04.2008 - 08.2008
Dietary Aide
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
04.2006 - 09.2007
Cashier
Weis Markets Inc
07.2005 - 12.2005
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School