JILLIAN WASHBURN
Bath,PA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 6 years of clinical experience supporting geriatric and medically complex patients in rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, hospice, and behavioral health settings. Experienced in clinical assessment, care planning, discharge coordination, symptom monitoring, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to transition bedside experience and clinical judgment into a patient support role beyond bedside.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources
Tallavera - Nazareth, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated care for up to 40 geriatric and medically complex patients, supervising nursing personnel and assigning daily responsibilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform and document assessments, admissions, discharges, transfers, medication administration, and changes in patient condition.
- Assess symptoms, prioritize clinical needs, and escalate changes in condition appropriately.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans with measurable short- and long-term goals to enhance patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Communicate clinical updates to patients, families, physicians, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Coordinated discharge plans, follow-up appointments, home health services, and patient education to facilitate safe transitions home and promote continuity of care.
- Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, self-care, warning signs, and treatment plans.
- Complete clinical audits and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Care Nursing / General Healthcare Resources
Nazareth, PA
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Provided direct and indirect nursing care to 30 rehabilitation and long-term care patients, enhancing their recovery experience.
- Monitored symptoms, vital signs, blood glucose, treatment response, and changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications and provided wound, catheter, and personal care using appropriate infection-control practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and update care plans, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Reinforced rehabilitation and treatment plans to facilitate recovery and pain management, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Documented medical histories, assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient progress in PointClickCare.
- Identified potential medication interactions and communicated clinical concerns to the appropriate provider.
- Collected and prepared biological specimens for laboratory testing.
Technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest
Allentown, PA
- Assisted nurses with vital signs, blood collection, catheter care, wound drainage monitoring, mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured safety by maintaining a secure environment and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to facilitate timely medical interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedarbrook Nursing Home
Allentown, PA
- Supported residents with mobility, transfers, personal care, nutrition, elimination, and vital-sign monitoring to enhance overall well-being.
- Ensured resident safety, dignity, and independence through attentive care and support.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
- Trained, directed, and supervised personnel in ship maintenance and equipment operation, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and emergency-response procedures.
- Exhibited accountability, teamwork, and adaptability while making sound decisions in high-pressure environments.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Bethlehem, PA01-2019
Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PASkills
- Care management and care coordination
- Telephonic patient support
- Clinical assessment and symptom triage
- Discharge and transition planning
- Patient and family education
- Medication reconciliation and administration
- Chronic disease and geriatric care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and chart review
- Patient advocacy
- Wound care and IV therapy
- Epic and PointClickCare
Certification
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania/Compact License, Licensed Practical Nurse, Pennsylvania, CPR/First Aid Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Care Nursing / General Healthcare Resources
12.2019 - 10.2023
Technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedarbrook Nursing Home
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College