JUDILYNN FERLOW
New Milford,CT
Summary
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.
Personally motivated, highly organized, and capable of multi-tasking. Effectively institutes infection control standards and safety protocols.
Proficient communication skills and customer service.
Effectively contributes to the health care team.
Committed to continuing professional development as a registered nurse.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
2017.09 - Current
- Responsible for patient care upon arrival, patient intake, vitals, vaccinations, finger stick blood work, various in-house lab testing, patient education, patient paperwork, preparation of out-of-house testing, COVID-19 testing, assistance to providers during procedures
- Nurse Manager assigned tasks include autoclave prep, vaccine restocking as required
- General restock of nursing stations and cleaning of stations and laboratory
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
New Milford Community Ambulance
2011.06 - Current
- Operates emergency medical vehicle.
- Lifts, carries, and transports injured and sick persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons.
- Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of patients at medical treatment facilities.
- Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent, or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
- Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols.
- Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures.
- Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene to ambulance.
- Operates specially equipped emergency medical vehicle to respond to incidents and to transport injured or ill persons to medical facility.
- Inspects specially equipped emergency vehicle; cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation; and replenishes medical supplies, fuel, and fluids.
Private Home Caregiver
Richard Squires Senior
2014.09 - 2017.01
- Performed home care for elderly gentleman two days per week and while family is away including transport to appointments and social engagements.
- Established 2-day per week light exercise program.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Recording Secretary
Town of New Milford
1998.05 - 2016.08
- Attended meetings for several departments and commissions (Town Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Commission), Budget Hearings and Deliberations, and Special Town Meetings.
- Verbatim completed as requested.
- Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Administrator
Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust
2012.01 - 2013.06
- Responsible for banking, bookkeeping, and research.
- Assisted Executive Director in planning fundraising activities.
- Liaison to constituents and board members.
- Maintained office database.
- Assisted Executive Director with daily tasks and interactions with clients.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Assistant Office Manager
Arthur H. Howland & Associates
2008.07 - 2011.03
- Responsible for payroll, accounts payable, title searching and other duties pertaining to engineering and surveying fields.
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
- Transferred and directed phone calls, guests, and mail to correct staff members.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Optimized office schedule to balance team workloads, group productivity and financial targets.
- Managed accurate and fully compliant AP/AR operations by documenting expenses, reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies.
- Authored business documents to organize and emphasize information quickly and effectively.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
Clerk for Department of Public Works & Maintenance
Town of New Milford
2005.09 - 2008.06
- Processed accounts payable and facilitated purchase orders.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – APRN
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05.2017
Business Administration Certification - Administration And Accounting
Katherine Gibbs School
Norwalk, CT01.1987
Skills
- Preventive health
- Chronic disease management
- Procedure preparations
- Administering immunizations
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Supply restocking
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Vision screenings
- Well visit procedures
- Infection control measures
- Collecting vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License – License #144242
- NREMT Certified EMT - Certification #E3066470
- State of Connecticut EMT - Certification #016144
- BLS CPR Instructor with American Heart Association - Certification #02160428138
Affiliations
BLS CPR Instructor with American Heart Association – Certification #02160428138
National Society of Leadership and Success Honors Institute – Naugatuck Valley Community College
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
American Nurses Association – Member #03576945
National Student Nurses' Association
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking with family and friends, flower gardening, cooking with my husband, daytripping with friends and long weekends in the Adirondacks with family.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
2017.09 - Current
Private Home Caregiver
Richard Squires Senior
2014.09 - 2017.01
Administrator
Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust
2012.01 - 2013.06
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
New Milford Community Ambulance
2011.06 - Current
Assistant Office Manager
Arthur H. Howland & Associates
2008.07 - 2011.03
Clerk for Department of Public Works & Maintenance
Town of New Milford
2005.09 - 2008.06
Recording Secretary
Town of New Milford
1998.05 - 2016.08
Master of Science - Nursing – APRN
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Business Administration Certification - Administration And Accounting
Katherine Gibbs School
- State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License – License #144242
- NREMT Certified EMT - Certification #E3066470
- State of Connecticut EMT - Certification #016144
- BLS CPR Instructor with American Heart Association - Certification #02160428138
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