Jill McAffrey
Troy,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at EverGreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, excelling in wound care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for strong documentation skills and fostering trust with patients, ensuring a supportive care environment.
Experienced with administering patient care in diverse settings, focusing on delivering personalized health services. Utilizes clinical skills to monitor patient conditions and implement effective care plans. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient communication to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Nurse Connection Staffing
02.2018 - Current
- Assisted in patient care management by monitoring vital signs and documenting health records.
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily routines and adhering to safety protocols.
- Learned to administer medications under supervision, ensuring adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, enhancing overall care experience.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN
EverGreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Assisted in wound care and infection control procedures, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency within the department.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Nursing
Questar
Troy, NY07-2013
High School Diploma -
Watervliet High School
Watervliet, NY06-1998
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Neurological care
- Cardiac care
- Behavioral health
- Confidentiality
- Vitals collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation
- Medical equipment operation
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Nurse Connection Staffing
02.2018 - Current
LPN
EverGreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2013 - 01.2018
Nursing
Questar
High School Diploma -
Watervliet High School
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