JENNIFER VAN WINKLE
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable professional with 35+years' hands-on nursing experience in multiple settings from clinics, hospitals to school settings. Collaborative, detailed and flexible. Possesses sound judgement and reasoning with unparalleled work ethic. Works well with adults and especially children of various backgrounds. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Health Room Nurse/1:1-Kent SD
Elevation Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Providing healthcare support to students with injuries and sudden ailments, chronic illnesses and disabilities in compliance with district and state policies for schools.
- Conducting vision and hearing screenings and writing referrals for health services.
- Assist with developing and monitoring health plans for students.
- Maintaining up-to-date health and immunization records on students.
- Documentation of health room visits, medication administration and treatments.
- Also provide clerical/office and staff support duties throughout school(s) as needed.
- Providing nursing care to medically involved students following the individual health care plans, providing total physical care for the students, monitoring student health needs, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, and assisting students in a variety of learning activities.
- Rides bus with student(s) or meets student(s) at bus; transports student(s) from bus to classroom; appropriately transfers and positions student(s) to and from wheelchair, mat, prone stander, or changing table always using safe lifting and transferring techniques. Connects required medical equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
- Attends to students’ personal hygiene and health care needs as outlined in the individual health care plan, e.g., feeds children orally or through gastrointestinal tubes, gives medication as authorized, changes diapers, monitors seizure activity provides oxygen, and uses suctioning equipment.
- Monitors physical condition of students and communicates changes to the school nurse.
- Maintains communication with school nurse, teacher, therapists, bus drivers, student's family and other staff members.
- Communicates with parents as directed by teacher or school nurse.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains classroom records, charts medication given, records student activity and observations of behavior and overall health.
- Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe environment for students by using universal precautions and following bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
- Follows direction of the teacher and pediatric therapist and participates as a member of the team in assisting students in a variety of learning activities such as providing auditory and physical stimulation.
- Follows district policies and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.
LPN 1:1 Nurse-Kent SD, Renton SD
Supplemental Health Care
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Providing nursing care to medically involved students following the individual health care plans, providing total physical care for the students, monitoring student health needs, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, and assisting students in a variety of learning activities.
- Rides bus with student(s) or meets student(s) at bus; transports student(s) from bus to classroom; appropriately transfers and positions student(s) to and from wheelchair, mat, prone stander, or changing table always using safe lifting and transferring techniques. Connects required medical equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
- Attends to students’ personal hygiene and health care needs as outlined in the individual health care plan, e.g., feeds children orally or through gastrointestinal tubes, gives medication as authorized, changes diapers, monitors seizure activity provides oxygen, and uses suctioning equipment.
- Monitors physical condition of students and communicates changes to the school nurse.
- Maintains communication with school nurse, teacher, therapists, bus drivers, student's family and other staff members.
- Communicates with parents as directed by teacher or school nurse.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains classroom records, charts medication given, records student activity and observations of behavior and overall health.
- Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe environment for students by using universal precautions and following bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
- Follows direction of the teacher and pediatric therapist and participates as a member of the team in assisting students in a variety of learning activities such as providing auditory and physical stimulation.
- Follows district policies and procedures.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
LPN
Overlake Medical Center
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Provided direct bedside care to patients dealing with illnesses, injuries or surgeries on a hospital unit.
- Patient admit, assessment, transfer and/or discharge.
- Assist patient in personal care needs, mobility and health monitoring.
- Administering medication.
- Performing and/or assisting with procedures and treatments.
- Monitoring vital signs, patient condition, intake and output.
- IV, catheters, suctioning, oxygen and respiratory care, dressing/wound care, G-tube, suctioning, trach etc.
- Coordinating care with other healthcare team members.
- Documentation and maintaining patient records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA06.1997
AA/Nursing Prerequisite
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA04.1993
High School Diploma
Highline High School
Burien, WA06.1991
Skills
- Assess, plan and execute care for student/patient health needs
- Administer medications and treatments
- Perform diagnostic tests and screenings
- Vitals
- Diabetic, seizure, G-tube and trach care
- First Aid/CPR
- Emotional support and teaching to students/patients, staff and family
- Document and maintain records
- Adhering to policies and guidelines
- Active and collaborative member of team
- Thorough, efficient and organized
- Strong clinical nurse skills
Licenses and Certifications
LPN Washington State License
ACLS / BLS Certification
Timeline
LPN Health Room Nurse/1:1-Kent SD
Elevation Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2023
LPN 1:1 Nurse-Kent SD, Renton SD
Supplemental Health Care
05.2014 - 06.2020
LPN
Overlake Medical Center
06.2006 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Renton Technical College
AA/Nursing Prerequisite
Bellevue College
High School Diploma
Highline High School
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