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Jennifer Mackley

Jennifer Mackley

Reading,PA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience in owning and operating a successful beauty salon, complemented by a diverse background in pre-hospital care, emergency services, geriatric care, hospice support, and Alzheimer’s patient management. Currently advancing knowledge and skills as a third-year nursing student at Alvernia University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time management abilities have been developed through extensive clinical experiences in long-term care, operating room, post-surgical, pediatric, NICU, labor and delivery, psychiatric, and medical/surgical settings. Committed to delivering compassionate care while leveraging a unique blend of healthcare and business expertise.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE EXTERN

TOWER HEALTH POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Providing high-quality, compassionate, accessible, and cost-effective healthcare to the community
  • Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills while managing multiple high-acuity patients at once, making quick decisions under pressure to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Increased student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
  • Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN & PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

COUNTRY MEADOWS
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: A personal care facility with a mission to serve residents with meaning
  • Supported needs of 45+ residents under long-term care
  • Administered medications to residents following established protocols and guidelines.
  • Monitored resident reactions to medications and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate medication administration records for compliance purposes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure optimal medication management for residents.
  • Conducted routine inventory checks of medication supplies, ensuring availability and safety standards.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Expedited the medication pass process without compromising accuracy through effective time management techniques.
  • Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.

OWNER & OPERATOR

STUDIO J COSMETICS
01.1998 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: A studio salon specializing in quality current trend aesthetics, nail services and cosmetic tattooing
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Managed inventory levels and supplier relationships to optimize product availability.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform product offerings.
  • Organized promotional events to boost community engagement and drive sales growth.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor, Biology

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
05.2026

Nail Technician - undefined

Empire Beauty School
Reading, PA
01.1992

High School Diploma - undefined

Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA
01.1989

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Epic electronic charting
  • Compassionate care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric cardiovascular life support (PALS)

Affiliations

  • The Villa - Reading, PA
  • Alvernia Student Nurse Association - Reading, PA
  • Goodwill Fire Company EMT- Pottstown, PA
  • Hope Rescue Mission – Reading, PA
  • Montco Street Medicine – Pottstown, PA
  • The Animal Rescue League of Berks County - Reading, PA
  • Student Nurse Association of Pennsylvania
  • Emergency Nurses Association

Certification

  • CPR certification (AHA) (RQI), Sept 2025
  • ACLS and PALS, March 2025
  • Pennsylvania Medication Administration Course, January 2024

Timeline

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE EXTERN

TOWER HEALTH POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN & PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

COUNTRY MEADOWS
01.2023 - 01.2024

OWNER & OPERATOR

STUDIO J COSMETICS
01.1998 - 01.2023

Nail Technician - undefined

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma - undefined

Reading Senior High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor, Biology

Alvernia University
Jennifer Mackley