Jacqueline M. Kasper

***** *** *****

Stockton, CA 95209

209-***-****

Capabilities

* Consistently alert to new opportunities, techniques and approaches in nursing and urology procedures; striving to grow professionally through continuous study and participation in technical programs.

* Capable of efficiently and effectively assisting in a wide range of clinical procedures with little or no direct supervision; willingly accepts new job assignments and demonstrates reliability and industriousness.

* Capable of performing charge nurse duties at night with no direct supervision and assuring optimal patient care while paying attention to detail.

License

* Current California LVN License - VN-91225

Professional Experience

Licensed Vocational Nurse May 2008 to Present

First Choice Physicians Partners Modesto, Ca

(Formerly Valley Urology / McHenry Medical Group) Urology Department

* Responsible for performing Uro Dynamic bladder testing and direct patient care under the supervision of the M.D.

Licensed Vocational Nurse August 2004 to October 2007

Chowchilla Convalescent Hospital Chowchilla, CA

* Night Charge Nurse in skilled nursing facility responsible for 65 residents with heavy medication passing.

Licensed Vocational Nurse January 2004 to Present

Readylink Health Care Registry Palm Desert, CA

* LVN in an acute care setting; skilled nursing facility.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 2001 to January 2004

Vital Signs Nursing Registry Atwater, CA

* LVN in an acute care setting on Medical/Surgical floor; telemetry unit, intermediate intensive care setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Supervisor 1998 to 2000

University Urology (Dr. Michael J. Sullivan) Merced, CA

* Duties and responsibilities are exactly the same as at Merced Urology Group with the exception of uroradiographic studies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Supervisor 1988 to 1997

Merced Urology Group Merced, CA

* Responsible for Uro Dynamics: flow rates and cystometrograms, both manual and mechanical (Brown Urodynamics Monitor)

* Assists X-Ray Technician with uroradiographic studies: cystograms; voiding cystourethrograms; loop o’grams; retrograde pyelograms; and retrograde urethrograms.

* Performs male and female catheterization, including teaching self -catheterization to both; administers IM/IV medication per doctor’s orders; setting up instruments and assisting physicians with the following: vasectomies, biopsies under local anesthesia, meatotomy, excision of sebaceous cysts, dilations, prostate needle biopsy, and diagnostic cystoscopy.

* Cystoscopic OR within the clinic with M.D. - set up equipment and assisted doctor with the following procedures : internal urethrotomy; transurethral resection of bladder tumor; bladder biopsies transurethral incision of bladder neck contracture; insertion of suprapubic tube.

* Responsible for high-complexity laboratory within the clinic; urine analysis; both direct and standardized urine cultures and sensitivities; microscopic assessment of urine sediment; performed post-vasectomy semen analysis; phlebotomy of patients, PSA blood testing on the IMX; maintenance and usage of IMX; proficiency testing of all lab tests; quality control and quality assurance maintenance; detailed record keeping of all aspects of the lab.

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Urology Technician 1985 to 1988

United States Navy

* Responsible for urine analysis; post vasectomy semen analysis; scrub major surgery in main operating room; Uro Dynamics; flow rate and CMG.

* Performs uroradiography studies with and without doctor; voiding cystourethrograms; intravenous pyelograms; loop o’grams; KUB; topographies; retrograde pyelograms; ureteral stent placements; retrograde urethrograms; cystograms.

* Performs male and female catheterization, including teaching self -catheterization to both; administers IM/IV medication per doctor’s orders; setting up instruments and assisting physicians with the following: circumcisions, vasectomies biopsies under local anesthesia, meatotomy, frenulectomy, excision of sebaceous cysts, fulguration of meatal/penile warts, orchiopexy under local anesthesia, dilations, prostate needle biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy.

* Cystoscopic OR within the clinic with M.D.; set-up equipment and assisted doctor with the following procedures: internal urethrotomy, ureteral basket manipulation calculi, transurethral incision of bladder neck contracture.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1984 to 1985

Co-Ordinated Health Care Merced, CA

Performed duties in-patient’s home per doctor’s orders including bed baths, injections, venipunctures, private duty one-on-one care and companionship. (Part-time on call)

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1982 to 1984

Merced Community Medical Center Merced, CA

* Outpatient Clinic: Coordinated appointments; provided monthly calendars for scheduling specialty clinics on a daily basis; provided adequate nursing staff for all daily clinics.

* Blood Banks: Phlebotomy of blood donors, post donation care including rare donor reactions; separation of whole blood cells into packed cells and plasma by centrifugation.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1980 to 1982

Bloss Memorial Hospital Atwater, CA

* Nursing duties in a 23-bed acute care facility, including bedside care, preparing and dispensing medications, instituting and maintaining IV lines, recovery room and emergency room duties, as well as caring for cardiac or seriously ill patients on cardiac monitors and/or ventilators in a 2-bed close observation unit.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1980

Dr. P.M. Reddy, Allergist Merced, CA

* Obtained patient histories; assisted doctor as needed; administered antigen injections to patients; ordered and maintained supplies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1979 to 1980

Mercy Hospital Merced, CA

* Provided emergency room nursing to patients as needed; obtained vital signs, assisted doctor cleansing wounds and dressing them, also, necessary paperwork on each patient; autoclaving all instruments used and wrapping upon completion.

Clinical Specialist 1975 to 1978

United States Army

* Eight Bed Med/Surgical and Cardiac intensive care; responsible for bed baths, vital signs, swan-gantz lines, MA-1 ventilators, cardiac monitor interpreting, trache care, IV therapy, foley catheter care, medications, administering injections, care of chest tubes, and CVP and arterial lines.

* Emergency Room: Monitored triage patients, obtained vital signs, wound care, suture patients, IV therapy, medications PO, IM or IV. Also, assisted doctor, handled emergencies under RN and MD supervision. Served as Charge Nurse over 6-8 medics on shift.

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Special Education

* Naval School of Health Sciences, Urology Technician Program - (970 Hours) - 26 Week Course

* Naval Hospital Corps School - (350 Hours) - Graduated: 1985 (First in Class of 48)

* United States Army Clinical Specialist Course, LVN Program - (48 Weeks) Graduated 1976 (First in Class)

Certification

* American Red Cross and Advanced First Aid Certification

* IV Certified - 1976 in the U.S. Army, 1979 at Merced Community Medical Center; 1988 in the U.S. Navy

Achievements

* Selected as Outstanding Woman’s Army Corps member of Basic Medical Specialist Course from Class of 267 - 1975.

* Letter of Commendation, U.S Army - Selected as WAC of the Week due to Pride, Accomplishments, and High Academic Standards - 1975.

* Meritorious Promotions: both U.S Army and U.S. Navy.

* U.S. Army Certificate of Achievement - 1978.

Equipment

* X-Ray Equipment: GEX-ay Machine - Model DX-65011; Kodak RP X-Omat Processor Cronex Daylight Film Dispensers; all Karl Stortz and ACMI Urological instruments and accessories.

* Tandem Computer System: PSX - 200 PC Model and 6AX Model.

* Urodynamics Equipment: Browne Urodynamics Monitor - Model GD-5; Life Tech Instruments Flow Rate Machine - Model 1851; Urodynamics Computer.

* IMX - for performing PSA blood tests in urological setting.

Education

* Merced Community College, Merced, California.

Voice - Acting/Drama, 1981 - 1982 (GPA 3.6)

* Maysville Community College, Maysville Kentucky.

General Education Courses, 1978 - 1979 (GPA 4.0)

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