Jillian Gettemy
Latrobe
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide Program Coordinator/Campus Director
Quest Healthcare Academy
04.2025 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written examinations.
- Developed instructional materials to enhance learning outcomes and engagement.
- Mentored aspiring nurse aides, fostering skills in patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated classroom and clinical schedules to optimize educational resources.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards in curriculum delivery.
- Provided feedback to students for continuous improvement in caregiving techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare facilities to facilitate hands-on training opportunities for students.
- Mentored new Nurse Aide Instructors, sharing best practices and teaching methodologies to ensure consistent program delivery.
- Evaluated and assessed students on their clinical skills, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, ensuring timely completion of required documentation for certification purposes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advancements in nursing education.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques such as role-playing exercises and group projects, encouraging collaboration among students while enhancing their critical thinking abilities.
- Administered regular quizzes and exams to gauge student progress effectively throughout the course duration while providing appropriate feedback for improvement areas identified.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through one-on-one meetings and personalized study plans, leading to increased academic success rates.
- Facilitated engaging lectures on various healthcare topics, ensuring thorough understanding of fundamental nursing concepts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies into lesson plans.
- Ensured compliance with state requirements for nurse aide training programs by regularly reviewing course content and making necessary updates as needed.
Registered Nurse
Excela Health Home Care And Hospice
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Infection Control Nurse
Loyalhanna Care Center
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address infection prevention concerns.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as NHSN and PSRS.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by serving as a resource on infection prevention best practices.
- Served as an advocate for patient safety, participating in quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention efforts across all departments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Development Coordinator
Loyalhanna Care Center
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions from all team members.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue, recognizing achievements.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Redstone Highlands
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- N95 fit testing
- Covid testing PCR/POC
Charge Registered Nurse
Westmoreland Manor
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed JP drains and nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
CNA
Westmoreland Manor
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 36-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2019
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- PICC Lines
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- CDC Policies
- Communication abilities
- Isolation precautions
- Teaching
- Infection Monitoring
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Surveillance
- Hand hygiene compliance
- Reliability
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
Certification
- Train The Trainer (2024)
- BLS Instructor
Timeline
Nurse Aide Program Coordinator/Campus Director
Quest Healthcare Academy
04.2025 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Loyalhanna Care Center
04.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Development Coordinator
Loyalhanna Care Center
01.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Redstone Highlands
05.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Excela Health Home Care And Hospice
12.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Westmoreland Manor
06.2019 - 11.2019
CNA
Westmoreland Manor
03.2015 - 05.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College