Jacqueline D. Goodman

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Akron, OH 44313

234-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering background and knowledge in the following areas:

* Patient Assessment/Education * Administration/Management * Vital Signs/CPR/ First Aid

* Patient Nutrition * Neurochecks, Accuchecks * Patient Charting

* Medical Terminology * Zeroing Ivacs * Line Set-Ups, CVP, SWAN

* Patient Relations * I.V. Certified * ART

Skilled Health Care Provider: Developed a broad understanding of medical conditions and illnesses.

Experienced overseeing patients’ care; communicating with physician concerning patient needs, assessing patient requirements, making assignments and delegating responsibilities to staff members; ensuring quality care by providing clear, concise, intershift communications and accurately documenting patient care; administering medications, coordinated lab work and treatments according to internal policies & procedures. Experienced phlebotomist.

●Skilled in medical emergency techniques: taking blood pressure & pulses, splinting fractures, wound management, applying oxygen and CPR. In –depth knowledge of performing venipunctures; and providing trach care.

Personal Profile: Possess excellent interpersonal skills which allow me to communicate well with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Resolve wide range of work-related problems with diplomacy and assertiveness. Provide information and field complaints in a diplomatic, non-offensive manner, securing patients’ trust and confidence and improving overall patient cooperation. Possess strong public relations/speaking skills, which facilitate educational and fund-raising assignments.

●Creative problem-solver with innate ability to troubleshoot areas of difficulty and implement highly effective solutions. Proven ability to respond immediately and confidently in emergencies.

●Well organized, with the ability to efficiently complete assigned projects in a timely manner. Able to accomplish tasks without supervision, with flexibility in adapting to different working environments.

●Skilled in providing a safe, supporting and nonjudgmental environment and dealing with sensitive populations in a professional and concerned manner.

WORK HISTORY

Licensed Practical Nurse, The Village at St. Edwards 3/20-Present

Providing medical care and supervision to staff and residents. Knowledge of various medical conditions and treatments associated with the disease, monitoring treatments and outcomes, in respiratory and cardiac conditions on an ongoing basis. Duties include: Dispensing meds, wound care & monitoring patient care i.e., assessments, TX outcome, medicines effectiveness in treatment, vital signs, charting pertinent

Licensed Practical Nurse, Bath Manor, Akron, OH. 10/99-3/20

Providing medical care and supervision to staff and residents. Knowledge of various medical conditions and treatments associated with the disease, monitoring treatments and outcomes, in respiratory and cardiac conditions on an ongoing basis. Duties include: Dispensing meds, wound care & monitoring patient care i.e., assessments, TX outcome, medicines effectiveness in treatment, vital signs, charting pertinent information, calling physician to obtain orders and labs and to relay both. As charge nurse provide guidance and safety to staff and residents.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Edwin Shaw Hospital (St. Thomas Campus, TCU), Akron, OH. 6/97-10/99

Provide medical care in skilled rehabilitation facility, provide medical care. Wound care, pass medication, monitoring and assessing patient condition on an ongoing basis. Assist R.N. when needed. Reporting unusual findings to R.N. on duty. Help with ADL’S, set-up and assist. Team nursing approach with Physical and Occupational Therapist. Kept good rapport with R.N., Medical Physician and Surgeons.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Colonial Gardens, Tallmadge, OH 2/97-6/97

Provide medical care and supervise the staff and residents.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Bath Manor, Akron, OH. 11/96-2/97 Providing medical care and supervision to staff and residents. Knowledge of various medical conditions and treatments associated with the disease, monitoring treatments and outcomes, in respiratory and cardiac conditions on an ongoing basis. Duties include: Dispensing meds, wound care & monitoring patient care i.e., assessments, TX outcome, medicines effectiveness in treatment, vital signs, charting pertinent information, calling physician to obtain orders and labs and to relay both. As charge nurse provide guidance and safety to staff and residents.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, National City, CA 9/94-11/96

Administer patient education programs regarding process of Plasmapheresis, necessitating patient assessments, encompassing vital signs, history, physical and vein checks. Ensure that vital signs and physicians assessments were within the facility’s guidelines. Perform nursing functions, such as giving injections, performing venipunctures and blood withdrawals; adhering to stringent sterile techniques.

EDUCATION

LVN License (Passed Board Examination), Pacific Coast, College; San Diego, CA 9/92

Core Study of Prerequisite Courses to Nursing, City College, San Diego, CA 9/90-9/91

Certified Nursing Assistant, Madison Convalescent CAN Program, El Cajon, CA 1988

REFERECES

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