Joie Cohen, LPN
Mays Landing,New Jersey
Summary
Passionate LPN dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and continuously expanding knowledge and skills. Committed to collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance health outcomes and contribute to overall patient well-being. Eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AtlantiCare Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees in departmental tasks, including triage and treatment of workers' compensation injuries, wound care, medication administration, patient education on new prescriptions, referrals, discharge instructions, and pre-employment physicals.
- Coordinated with over 100 community companies to secure treatment authorizations, manage referrals, and adhere to company-specific documentation and protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted RN with medication pass, started IVs, administered vaccines, inserted foley catheters, performed EKG's, recorded patient intake and output.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges, called consults for patients per MD orders, assisted patients with ADL’s.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, triaged patients to the ER as needed, and implemented interventions for patient changes in condition.
- Medication administration, wound care treatments, G-tube care.
- Advocated for residents, respecting the needs of both residents and family members.
- Supervised CNAs to ensure quality care and compliance with standards.
- Delivered compassionate palliative and hospice care to terminally ill patients, addressing both patient and family emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Nursing Assistant
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported the RN in delivering personal care to 10-20 patients in the Medical-Surgical unit, including vital sign monitoring, glucose checks, and EKGs.
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, managed geriatric patient needs, and supported patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Proficient in identifying and reporting patient condition changes to the RN and maintaining accurate documentation for all patients.
Retail Associate
The Original Fudge Kitchen
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Interaction with customers to provide excellent service, maintained cleanliness of store, packaging of products, and assisted in training new employees
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Cape May County Technical School
Cape May Court House, N.J.08.2018
Associate degree - Psychology
Atlantic Cape Community College
Cape May Court House, N.J.05.2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Compassion
- Medication administration
- Head-to-toe and focused nursing assessments
- Intravenous line insertion and care
- Foley catheter insertion, removal, and care
- Patient triaging and utilizing nursing judgement
- Charting using electronic medical records programs
Certification
- LPN, New Jersey
- CPR/AED, certified
References
- Kathyann Pugliese, BSN, RN, Nursing Supervisor, AtlantiCare Occupational Health and Employee Health, (609) 892 – 5828
- Patricia Burch, MSN, RN, MBA, CMSRN, Staff Nurse, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, (609) 425 – 8178
- Anneliese Coffey, RN, Case Manager, Amedysis Home Health Care, (856) 952 – 9594
- Kathy McLeer, BSN, RN, Case Management, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, (267) 767 – 0443
Volunteering
- Animal Outreach of Cape May County, Volunteer, 08/01/22, 03/31/23
- Calvary Chapel Cape May, Nursery School Volunteer, 01/01/17, 12/31/19
- Skills USA Health Knowledge Bowl, Participant, 2018 New Jersey Gold Medalist
- Circle K at Atlantic Cape Community College, Secretary, 2016
- Animal Welfare Volunteer, Volunteer, 2012
- Crest Haven Nursing Home, Volunteer, 01/01/09, 12/31/12
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AtlantiCare Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
08.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 07.2021
Nursing Assistant
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Retail Associate
The Original Fudge Kitchen
01.2012 - 01.2018
Associate degree - Psychology
Atlantic Cape Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
Cape May County Technical School
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