Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Jessie Spiegelberg

Kingston of Vermilion
Wakeman,Ohio
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 15+ years of experience in patient care, medication administration, and treatment tracking. Skilled in IV and wound care, non-invasive procedures, and respiratory treatments. Strong documentation and compliance expertise, coupled with effective patient triage and information gathering. Demonstrates superior communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities to enhance patient outcomes.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Years 6 Months
Kingston of Vermilion | 02.2022 - Current
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
  • Interviewed patients to gather comprehensive medical histories, vital signs, and measurements to inform care plans
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimes.
  • Performed lab tests, communicated results to healthcare team for timely decision-making
  • Provided tailored patient education to enhance understanding of treatment plans and promote adherence
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
  • Documented medication administration accurately to ensure patient safety.

Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Years 1 Month
First Choice Home Care | 01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conducted patient assessments to evaluate health status
  • Manage medications
  • Collaborated with patient physician to coordinate care and optimize treatment plans
  • Reported new findings to physician to ensure timely adjustments in patient care
  • Maintain the health and well-being of patient
  • Authorized drug refills
  • Provided detailed prescription to pharmacy
  • Administered wound care treatments according to physician guidelines
  • Wound treatment per physician order
  • Acted as a liaison to ensure patient concerns were addressed by physician

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Years
Elmcroft of Lorain | 10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Input medical histories, symptoms, and vital statistics during the intake process.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and their families throughout the care process.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Led clinical team to deliver care services, enhancing overall resident health.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement improvements addressing resident needs.
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
  • Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
  • Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
  • Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Highlighted concerns regarding patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and enhance well-being.

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Years 6 Months
St Mary of the Woods | 09.2012 - 03.2016
  • Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to gather medical information, weight and height measurements, and vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Educated patients on health management and treatment plans to promote adherence and improve outcomes.
  • Conducted vital sign and glucose level testing to monitor patient health status. and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to clarify treatment plans and enhance patient understanding.
  • Conducted urine measurements to assist in diagnostic evaluations. and delivered specimens to lab.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Years
Good Samaritan Nursing Home | 01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Years
Mercy New Life Hospice | 01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and their families throughout the care process.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served.
  • Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.

Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Years
Kingston of Vermilion | 09.2005 - 09.2009
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

Administrative Assistant

14 Years
Spiegelberg Insurance | 01.1988 - 01.2002
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Escorted visitors to specific offices or meeting rooms.
  • Supported staff through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings.
  • Coordinated travel accommodations for staff and out-of-town visitors, including vouchers, agendas, and transportation.
  • Reviewed resumes to identify eligible applicants and coordinated interviews.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, greeting the public, typing, proofreading, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
  • Assisted senior recruiting staff with career fairs and recruiting events.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive impression of the company.

Education

High School Diploma - College Prep

Firelands High School | Oberlin, Ohio | 01-1964

Licensed Practical Nursing

Lorain County Community College | Elyria, Ohio | 01-2005
  • Dean's List all semesters
  • Continuing education in Wound Certification (50 contact hrs)
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa

Skills

Administration of medications per physician orders
Wound certification course (50 hrs)
Documenting intake
Admission assessments
Wound care
usage of wound vacs
Maintaining nutrition-administration of nutrition through Peg. tube and NG tube
IV certified
CPR certification
Patient advocate
Breathing treatments
Notifying family members
Writing reports
Apply and maintain wound vacs
Treat and maintain wounds
Administer aerosol treatments using nebulizers per physician orders
IV administration per state regulations and per physician orders
Able to maintain PICC lines per state regulations and physician orders
Able to insert and maintain foley catheters per state regulation and per physician orders

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio
  • License number: LPN120112.MEDS-IV
  • Effective Date: 2005-09
  • Wound Certification (50 contact hours)
  • Conducted by: WoundEducators.com
  • American Heart CPR/BLS
  • Wound care
  • Wound certification (50 contact hours)
  • Conducted by WoundEducators.com
  • Wound care nurse in skilled nursing. Able to treat wounds per physician orders, measure, and maintain wounds.
  • Able to apply and maintain wound vacuums.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kingston of Vermilion
02.2022 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Choice Home Care
01.2020 - 02.2022Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elmcroft of Lorain
10.2016 - 10.2019Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

St Mary of the Woods
09.2012 - 03.2016Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Good Samaritan Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2012Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy New Life Hospice
01.2009 - 01.2012Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kingston of Vermilion
09.2005 - 09.2009Read More

Administrative Assistant

Spiegelberg Insurance
01.1988 - 01.2002Read More

Lorain County Community College

Licensed Practical Nursing
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Firelands High School

High School Diploma from College Prep
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Jessie Spiegelberg