Jenny Pickard

Cato, NY

ad01q7@r.postjobfree.com

+1-315-***-****

Devoted and patient-focused registered nurse looking to obtain a position in which I can utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience to provide quality health care. Work Experience

Med/Surg RN

Oswego Health - Oswego, NY

March 2023 to Present

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.

• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.

• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.

• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.

• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.

• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.

• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.

• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.

• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.

• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Oswego Health, Inc. - Oswego, NY

June 2022 to Present

• Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department

• Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures

• Perform diagnostic tests

• Conduct followup visits and patient treatment

• Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations

• Monitoring patient recovery and care

• Provide RN care for all patients, as well as handling of intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, and more.

Student Nurse

3M - Syracuse, NY

September 2021 to May 2022

# SUNY Upstate Hospital med-surf floor 6A, 10G, Peds floor 12E and 11E

# Auburn Community Hospital med surf floor 3M, transitional care floor 4C, OB/Maternity floor 4M.

# Rochester Regional Home Heath Care

# Matthew House of Auburn, NY end of life care

# Auburn Urgent Care Center

Head Server

The Reef Restaurant - Memphis, NY

February 2018 to March 2021

# Responsible for assigning server stations, delegating side work and overseeing completion for daily shifts

# Multi-task with my own duties while keeping co-workers in mind

# Duties included answering phones for pick up orders and deliveries, giving prompt service to walk- in orders, serve tables, maintain a cash register, make schedules for other employees, stock and clean, occasional kitchen work when needed.

# Training new employees and making sure they meet standards and understand material

# Educated servers about menu items

# Excelled at multi-tasking during busy times, consistently being able to greet customers, answer phones, run food, and bartend during lunch and dinner peak hours.

# Responsible for making sure the restaurant was thoroughly cleaned and ready for customers

# Delegated individual side jobs to be performed at the beginning and end of every shift to the other servers

# Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees

# Put together new side work duties and ensured it was done daily

# Ensured entire dining area, including floors, tables, and chairs are clean and free of clutter at all times

# Performed many tasks including highest quality customer service and hospitality, to all guests who entered the restaurant establishment

Owner Operator

Jenny’s Group Family Daycare - Cato, NY

February 2009 to January 2018

# Ran my NYS licensed daycare along with my assistant, caring for 14-16 children under the age of 13 each day

# Prepared meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the daycare children.

# Created an infant area, toddler area and preschool area of play within the daycare. Carefully monitored children's play activities. Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Routinely picked children up from school and activities. Offered stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles. Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts.

# Attended monthly trainings, meetings and completed daycare modules

# Regulated cleanliness and sanitation by implementing hand and face washing upon entrance to the daycare room

# Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

# Managed high volume of parents and or guardians with responsibility for the implementation of providing care and nourishment for their children.

# Maintained a healthy and safe environment

# Maintained a schedule including nap times and playground time.

# Provided continuous supervision during indoor and outdoor activities and created and maintained safe learning and playing environments.

Education

AAS in Registered Nursing

Cayuga Community College Auburn

2021 to 2022

Regents Diploma in Math

Cato Meridian High School Cato

1997 to 2001

Nursing Licenses

RN

State: NY

Skills

• Compassionate

• Effective communicator

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Empathetic to the needs and concerns of patients

• Critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills

• Punctuality

• Highly organized

• Excellent time management skills

• Culturally aware

• Patient and family education

• Patient safety

• Hippa training

• Infection control training

• CPR certified

• Nursing

• Toddler Care

• Hospital Experience

• Vital Signs

• Epic

• Medication Administration

• Patient Care

• Tube Feeding

• ICU Experience

• Basic life support (2 years)

• Telemetry

• Critical Care Experience

Certifications and Licenses

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

CPR Certification

PALS Certification

RN License

July 2022 to July 2025

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