LPN

JACQUELIN GORDON

Constantia, NY *****

315-***-**** - *********.******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I offer excellent clinical expertise to a health care facility that appreciates dedication, motivation, enthusiasm and a team player. SKILLS

Medication Dispensing to include IMs,

G tube, SQ, and orally

Wound dressings using sterile

techniques

Monitor vitals to include blood sugars

as needed

Assess and record all pertinent

information

MedicationGtube and trach c tube

EKG Administration

Behavioral Assessment

Patient Assessments

Immunization Administration

Breathing Treatments

Tuberculosis Testing

Supporting Daily Living Needs

Tracheotomy Tubes

Documenting Incidents

Medication Administration

Intramuscular Injections

Licensed Practical Nurse

WORK HISTORY

03/2019 to 07/2023 LPN

Maxim Healthcare – Syracuse, NY

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Gtube

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Administered medications and nutrition via gtube. Evaluated int 11/2008 to 08/2019 LPN

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center – Utica NY

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expec

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Administered medications and injections to patients. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times. 09/2002 to 10/2007 LPN Charge Nurse

Valley View Nursing And Rehab – Norwich, NY

Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.

Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

Administered medications and injections to patients. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary. 09/1997 to 03/1998 LPN

Hamilton Hospital – Hamilton, NY

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. EDUCATION

06/1977 Associate of Science: Nursing Practice

Madison-Oneida County Boces - Utica NY

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS certfied

Covid vaccinated

HOBBIES

Reading, traveling and cooking

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