Jennifer Lubawski
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric RN with extensive experience at UPMC, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and discharge planning, I advocate for patients while employing strong clinical judgment to manage complex cases. Committed to quality improvement and fostering trust with diverse patient populations.
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric RN/RN Case Manager
Allegheny Health Network
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Reduced medication errors and adverse reactions through diligent monitoring of patient responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by communicating effectively and responding promptly to needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Medispa & Salon
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of infusion nursing.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and individualized care during infusion treatments.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of required medications for efficient patient care provision.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
- Provided timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment in electronic medical records.
- Managed intravenous access devices including troubleshooting issues such as occlusions or infiltration for optimal patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to patient advocacy by serving as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care possible.
- Facilitated patient education sessions, teaching patients about their disease processes and appropriate self-care measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
Transplant RN
UPMC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on medication management and self-care strategies.
- Raised awareness about mental health stigma within the community by participating in outreach events and educational programs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12-2017
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Case management
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-solving
- ADL assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Managing deadlines
- Emotional awareness
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to hundreds patients in community immunization environment.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support/BLS instructor
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychiatric RN/RN Case Manager
Allegheny Health Network
01.2021 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Medispa & Salon
01.2021 - 01.2022
Transplant RN
UPMC
06.2020 - 12.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
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