Practical Nurse Patient Care

Jennifer L. Mains

Licensed Practical Nurse

**********@*****.*** • 269-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Ceresco, MI, 49033

Compassionate and dedicated professional with progressive experience in providing exceptional patient-centered care in various healthcare settings.

Qualifications Summary

Proficient in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, ensuring highest standards of safety and quality.

Skilled in performing wide range of nursing procedures, including wound care, medication administration, and patient assessments.

Exceptional communicator, adept at establishing rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Capable of managing and documenting patient information accurately using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and staying current with latest medical advancements.

Adheres to strict ethical and legal standards, maintaining patient privacy and dignity while upholding nursing code of ethics.

Eager to contribute to healthcare team's success and enhance patient experiences.

Clinical Experience

Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI 2022 - 2023

Medical Surgical Rotation

Monitored patients' responses to medications, documenting progress and any adverse reactions. Conducted detailed medical assessments and collected vital signs to assess severity of patient conditions, assisting in triage process. Collaborated with nursing staff during rotations, employing an empathetic approach to establish trust with patients and families.

Provided comprehensive patient care for individuals recovering from diverse medical conditions, including amputations, cerebral vascular accidents, hip and knee replacements, spinal cord injuries, and cardiac surgeries.

Showcased proficiency in patient transfers, catheterizations, and wound care procedures, ensuring highest standards of hygiene and comfort.

Developed and executed nursing care plans, tailoring each plan to meet specific needs and goals of individual patients.

Administered prescribed medications and therapies through various routes, including intravenous, oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, while overseeing comprehensive pain management strategies.

Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, MI 2022

Maternity Obstetrics Rotation

Maintained meticulous documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, adhering to strict accuracy standards. Delivered precise care to postpartum mothers, addressing unique needs with professionalism and compassion. Recorded patients' complete medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in comprehensive medical records.

Managed all stages of labor during rotations, demonstrating ability to differentiate false labor from true labor and monitoring fetal heart rates.

Shadowed LVNs, RNs, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, incorporating feedback to set and achieve personal development objectives.

Conducted thorough assessments and provided expert care for newborns, ensuring health and well-being.

Assisted in Labor and Delivery, collaborating with experienced Registered Nurses to support expectant mothers.

Provided essential health education and training to patients, empowering them with knowledge needed to manage well-being.

Laurels of Bedford Skilled Nursing Facility, Battle Creek, MI 2021

Geriatric Clinical Rotation, Nursing Fundamentals Rotation

Monitored vital signs, tracking blood pressure and pulse. Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, employing thorough evaluation techniques for a holistic patient understanding. Implemented standardized protocols and procedures to ensure consistent patient care.

Recorded and maintained precise patient care records, documenting condition, progress, and concerns.

Coordinated and escorted clients to medical appointments, ensuring punctuality and comfort.

Facilitated patient transfers and assisted with ambulation, prioritizing safety and mobility.

Attended to patients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs with empathy and professionalism.

Career Experience

Therapia Staffing, Detroit, MI 2018 – 2020

Special Education Teacher Consultant

Analyze instructional practices and provide recommendations for program adjustments upon request. Collaborate with teachers to develop specialized education programs when needed. Engage in staff recruitment processes as directed by management. Assist in devising professional development activities for local and area staff. Gather information and generate periodic and ad-hoc program reports as required. Provide reports regarding violations of rules and regulations to Executive Director of Instructional Services.

Championed rights and well-being of all children and youth to increase awareness and support inclusive educational environment.

Advised and assessed curriculum activities and methodological techniques at individual and system levels as instructional and support service specialist and consultant.

Contributed to diagnostic educational evaluation team's efforts to determine appropriate placement or program changes for children requiring special education, ensuring active parental participation.

Evaluated suitability of pupil placement, substantiated by teacher assessments of pupil progress within instructional programs, and certified placement appropriateness to administrators.

Played integral role in helping districts design services for children in least restrictive setting by consulting with general and special education teachers.

Tekonsha Community Schools, Tekonsha, MI 2016 – 2018

Elementary Principal & District Special Education Consultant

Orchestrated and supervised Child Study Team, devising and executing interventions to provide academic and social support for students. Showcased expertise in communication by engaging with key stakeholders in school and community. Formulated and executed mission statements, performance goals, and objectives. Managed budgetary responsibilities, overseeing financial matters, attendance tracking, requisitions, and judicious allocation of school equipment and supplies. Implemented disciplinary measures judiciously when required, offering personalized support to students in their pursuit of individual objectives.

Contributed to successful approval of $2.5M bond proposal earmarked for bolstering security measures and executing critical building improvements.

Established and oversaw compliant Special Education department, catering to educational needs of over 30 students.

Authored and secured multiple grants, driving development of innovative programs that provided students with enriching opportunities to explore vocational education pathways.

Initiated and maintained "open-door" policy to foster transparent and efficient communication channels among colleagues, students, parents, and community stakeholders.

Played pivotal role in talent acquisition by overseeing recruitment, evaluation, and faculty selection, managing onboarding processes, and ensuring rigorous alignment with program objectives through ongoing evaluations.

Garnered recognition and invitation to present at Council for Exceptional Children's National Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as result of collective staff achievements in implementation of new third-grade reading legislation and pioneering literacy initiative.

Additional Experience

Special Education Teacher, Barber Focus School, Highland Park, MI

Teacher Consultant, Traverse Bay Area ISD, Traverse City, MI

Education & Credentials

Education Specialist in General Administration Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 2016

Master of Education in Principalship Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw Township, MI 2006

Bachelor of Science in Special Education Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 1995

Michigan Teaching Certification Elementary Education, Grades K – 5, Special Education K – 12 Self–Contained

Practical Nurse License, State of Michigan, Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI 2023

License No. 470-***-****, Expiration Date, 2025

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