Margaret Jentel
Nursing
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Pediatric Home Health Nurse possessing exceptional clinical, communication and time management skills. Experienced in g-tube changes, and care of a medically complex patient.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Private Home
05.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate nursing care to a medically fragile child in home settings.
- Handled medication administration, respiratory monitoring and hygienic care.
- Communicated with patient's family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing assessments and collaborating with physicians.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Student Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs when appropriate and answering calls.
- Assisted in code blues by performing chest compressions and also gathering necessary supplies.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to intensive care unit patients within hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert registered nurses of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Supported the nursing staff with any task within the scope of practice of a student nursing assistant in the PICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tinley Park, IL05.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Mobility Devices
- Oral Comprehension
- Children's Medical Needs
- Health Promotion
- Patient Contact
- Patient Assessments
- Seizure Precautions
- Seizure Disorders
- Therapy Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Treatment Implementation
- Treatments and Therapies
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Nursing License
Board Certified Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
041510997: 07/02/2021-05/31/2024
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Private Home
05.2021 - Current
Student Nursing Assistant
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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