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Kathryn Janssen

Middleburg,FL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

HCA
Orange Park, FL
10.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

LPN

HCA
Orange Park, FL
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.

LPN

Life Care Centers of America-Wells Crossing
Orange Park, FL
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
  • Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.

Home Health LPN

Accent Care Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
  • Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
  • Assisted in developing individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment findings.

Memory Care Director

Wyndham Lakes
Jacksonville, FL
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented programs to improve memory care services.
  • Trained staff on dementia-related topics such as communication techniques, safety protocols, and end-of-life care.
  • Provided guidance to clinical staff members on best practices for handling difficult behaviors associated with dementia.
  • Created an environment that supported socialization among residents living in the memory unit.
  • Evaluated patient records to ensure accuracy of documentation regarding medical treatments, medications, and other health information.

LPN Unit Manager

Harts Harbor Health Care Center
Jacksonville, FL
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
  • Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with current federal and state regulations regarding healthcare delivery systems.
  • Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.

LPN

Life Care Centers of America
Orange Park, FL
05.2015 - 03.2019
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL
09-2024

Certificate in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
Liverpool, NY
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Jordan-Elbridge High School
Jordan, NY
06-2000

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical judgment
  • Chart updating
  • Care Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Lab result interpretation
  • IV management
  • Medical assessment

Certification

  • RN License Florida- 9672921 since 10/28/2024
  • LPN License Floirda- 5220716 since 2015
  • LPN License NY - 277595 From 2004-2016

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN

HCA
10.2024 - Current

LPN

HCA
11.2022 - Current

LPN

Life Care Centers of America-Wells Crossing
07.2021 - 01.2023

Home Health LPN

Accent Care Home Health
09.2020 - 07.2021

Memory Care Director

Wyndham Lakes
10.2019 - 08.2020

LPN Unit Manager

Harts Harbor Health Care Center
03.2019 - 10.2019

LPN

Life Care Centers of America
05.2015 - 03.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Certificate in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

High School Diploma -

Jordan-Elbridge High School
Kathryn Janssen