Jill Caudill
Slippery Rock,PA
Summary
An RN with decades of experience who is dedicated and an adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
House Nurse
Valley Community Services
Harrisville, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications following established protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on health management and self-care practices effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and supported physicians during examinations.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.7
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN Charge Nurse
Orchard Manor
Grove City, Pennsylvania
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a long-term care facility.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Assisted in daily living activities for residents.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
DHS Polk Center
Polk, PA
04.2012 - 11.2022
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Registered Nurse
DHS PolkCenter
Polk, PA
03.2006 - 04.2012
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
LPN
DHS Polk Center
Polk, PA
04.1997 - 03.2006
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
LPN
Autumn Grove
Harrisville, PA
02.1994 - 04.1997
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix-online
Tempe, AZ06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05.2004
LPN - Nursing
Lenape School of Practical Nursing
Ford City, PA05.1993
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1983
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Chart Audit
- Patient Assessments
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Compliance assurance
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Advocacy skills
- Infection control
- Triage assessment
- Clinical risk assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Patient rights advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Catheter maintenance
- Mental health care
- RN case management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing assessments
- Seizure management
- IV therapy management
- Compassionate care
- Charting medication administration
- Direct nursing care
- Palliative care
- Nursing staff development
- Nursing plan development
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient safety monitoring
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Licensed by PA state board of nursing
- Patient assessment and care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Discharge planning
- End-of-life care
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Wound management
- Clinical judgment
- Medical chart management
- Health promotion
Timeline
House Nurse
Valley Community Services
02.2025 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Orchard Manor
02.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Supervisor
DHS Polk Center
04.2012 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
DHS PolkCenter
03.2006 - 04.2012
LPN
DHS Polk Center
04.1997 - 03.2006
LPN
Autumn Grove
02.1994 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix-online
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
LPN - Nursing
Lenape School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School