Jody Parsons
Email: ********@*****-********.***
Address:
City: Red Hook
State: NY
Zip: 12571
Country: USA
Phone: 845-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Compassionate, Energetic and recently graduated Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to driving top-notch patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to patient satisfaction.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Dutchess County Boces-C.T.I, Poughkeepsie NY 1/2001 to 6/2011 (Practical Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Dutchess County Boces, Poughkeepsie NY 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Krissler Business School, Poughkeepsie NY 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Rhinebeck Central High School, Poughkeepsie NY 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Compassionate, Energetic and recently graduated Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to driving top-notch patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to patient satisfaction.
Licenses
CPR and AED certified through American Heart Association.
Registered Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of N.Y.
Skill Highlights
Medication administration
Cardiac Cath lab clinical training
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Psych and mental health care training
Neonatal clinical training
Body mechanics knowledge
Enthusiastic caregiver
Trained in in- and out-patient care
Wound cleaning/care clinical training
Infection control standards training
Colostomy care clinical training
Professional Experience
January 2008 to October 2011
Robert Cook Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Private Direct Care Worker
Monitored blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diet. Directed patient in prescribed range of motion exercises. Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to patient. Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Positioned patient for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with transferring patient in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Managed all confidential files, bank and credit card accounts.
January 1998 to June 2002
Daytop Village, Inc. Red Hook, N.Y.
Administrative Assistant/Intake Coordinator
Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between sales and engineering staff. Updated patients accounts and information on a daily basis. Handled and processed confidential patient information. Managed incoming and outgoing calls for busy construction office. Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team. Standardized department filing system to increase efficiency. Improved communication efficiency as primary liaison between departments, clients and vendors. Calculated Coordination of Benefits (COB). Communicated with patients via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductibles or co-pays. Handled and processed confidential patient information.
November 1993 to January 1998
The Devereux Foundation Red Hook, N.Y.
Residential Counselor/Secretary
Administered medication and minor first aid to children. Encouraged children to be understanding of others. Supervised field trips. Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors. Made nutritious snacks and meals. Established and maintained a safe environment. Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method. Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists. Created daily lesson plans for activities. Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
Education and Training
2011 Dutchess County Boces-C.T.I Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Practical Nursing
Studied nursing concepts, anatomy & physiology, infection control, basic skills, nursing process, advanced skills, nutrition, gerontology, pharmacology, medical surgical nursing, maternal child health, mental health nursing and leadership. 120 clinical hours spent at Lutheran Care Center and Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
2008 Dutchess County Boces Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Certified Nursing Aid
Studied and trained in the following areas: basic first aid, answering patients' call signals, privacy of patient, dressing changes, assist patients with meals, dressing and bathing, turning and positioning patients, measuring and recording food and liquid intake, vital signs, assisted with walking and exercising, proper cleaning and changing of patients' linens.
1992 Krissler Business School Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Word Processing Specialist
1991 Rhinebeck Central High School Rhinebeck, N.Y.
High School Diploma