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Jennifer Wood

Louisville

Summary

Professional caretaker and nurse equipped with extensive experience in providing high-quality personal care. Known for ensuring clients' comfort and well-being through thorough daily living support and personalized assistance. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs, and proficient in both communication and empathy.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caretaker

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
  • Monitored family member health status closely, identifying changes in condition or needs that warranted additional medical attention or intervention.
  • Conducted initial assessments promptly upon starting work with new clients to identify specific needs and preferences related to caregiving services offered.
  • Provide daily personal care and assistance, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Managed medications for clients to ensure proper administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding.
  • Improved client mobility through regular exercise routines and physical therapy support.
  • Remain alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Actively coordinate and transported to and from medical appointments while maintaining medical records and schedules.

Sales Associate

Cordial Lee Boutique
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Home Health Nurse

Spectra Care
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
  • Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.

Office Intake Coordinator

Amedysis Home Health
01.2003 - 10.2008
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients, family members, and healthcare providers during the intake process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
  • Reduced errors in patient data entry with thorough verification processes and attention to detail.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
03.1993 - 08.2003
  • Worked primarily on Traumatic Brain Injury Unit, but also in Spinal Cord, Stroke and Ortho units.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
05-1993

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Diabetes management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Incontinence care
  • Elderly assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Safety awareness
  • Companionship skills

Timeline

Private Caretaker

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Cordial Lee Boutique
05.2018 - 07.2020

Home Health Nurse

Spectra Care
01.2003 - 12.2008

Office Intake Coordinator

Amedysis Home Health
01.2003 - 10.2008

Licensed Practical Nurse

Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
03.1993 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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