Jessica Ward
Allentown
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Phoebe Ministries, adept in medication administration and providing exceptional direct patient care. Excelled in geriatric care and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and effective family communication, consistently contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoebe Ministries
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoebe Ministries
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Manor Health And Rehabilitation
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedarbrook Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic Education
William Allen High School
Allentown, PADiploma - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
Bethlehem, PA01.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Infection control
- Family communication
- End-of-life care
- Charting and recording
- Tuberculosis testing
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoebe Ministries
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoebe Ministries
09.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Manor Health And Rehabilitation
05.2018 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedarbrook Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - Basic Education
William Allen High School
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
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