JAQUELIN RICH
Bethlehem
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with strong experience across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, acute care, assisted living, and agency settings. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, documentation, and supervising clinical teams.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Advanced Healthcare of Hanover
Bethlehem
01.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments following facility protocols.
- Provide direct patient care including wound care, catheter care, and monitoring vital signs.
- Document all interventions according to regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a long-term care setting.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Delegated nursing tasks to junior staff to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Implemented safety measures to maintain a secure patient environment consistently.
- Provided direct nursing care to acutely ill patients.
- Educated patients about their condition, medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted with the development of policies related to delegation of tasks in accordance with state regulations.
- Managed a caseload of up to 20 patients at any given time.
- Adhered strictly to infection control guidelines while providing all aspects of nursing care.
- Supervised medication administration by unlicensed personnel according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Delegated tasks to other staff members in order to ensure proper patient care.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as wound dressing changes and catheter maintenance.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
IntelyCare
Easton
04.2021 - Current
- Work across multiple healthcare settings as CNA and LPN.
- Adapt quickly to new environments while maintaining high-quality care.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Conducted health promotion and disease prevention activities within the community.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Managed medication inventory and supplies, ensuring availability for patient care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
St. Luke's University Health Network
Easton
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in acute care and post-surgical recovery.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted in wound care management and dressing changes per established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Documented patient vital signs and health status in electronic medical records accurately.
- Provided support to registered nurses during surgical procedures and patient assessments.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure patient safety standards.
- Performed wound care according to facility protocol.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, medications, and interventions; modified plans accordingly.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Performed initial assessments of patients, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations in order to provide quality care.
- Documented observations, interventions, and evaluations on patient charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
New Eastwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Easton
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provide long-term and rehab care, medication administration, and wound care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a long-term care setting.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies for better outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures, and patient assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
New Eastwood Health and Rehab
Easton
06.2013 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Medical Receptionist
St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Registered patients, answered calls, scheduled appointments, and processed med requests.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PAGED
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital Signs
- Tube Feeding
- Skilled Nursing
- Sub-Acute Care
- Assisted Living
- Medical-Surgical Experience
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Team Management
- HIPAA
- Triage
- Quality Improvement
- EMR: Epic
- PointClickCare
- MatrixCare
- Medical Reception
- Communication
- Leadership
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN (PA), 06/01/26
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Advanced Healthcare of Hanover
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2023 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
New Eastwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
IntelyCare
04.2021 - Current
Medical Receptionist
St. Luke's University Health Network
05.2017 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
New Eastwood Health and Rehab
06.2013 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
Lincoln Technical Institute
GED