Jennifer Ackerman
Pequot Lakes
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakewood Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Rooming patients- Monitor vitals sign, document medications, allergies, update history
- Chart prep- request medical records and images from other facilities
- Make and return patient calls
- Administer injections and medications
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
10.2009 - 06.2016
- administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures and perform EKGs
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance
- Basic rooming
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2009 - 10.2009
- Assisted patients with daily living activities
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Medical Assistant
St, Marys Duluth
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Basic rooming- collect vitals, document history, medications, allergies
- prep and set up rooms for exams
- Assist with minor procedures- stitches, wound cleaning, toe nail removal, EKGs
- administer medications and injections
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Central Lakes College
Staples, MN05-2008
Medical Assistant
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient scheduling
- Patient documentation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic life support
- Data entry
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakewood Health System
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
10.2009 - 06.2016
Medical Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2009 - 10.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
St, Marys Duluth
12.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - LPN
Central Lakes College
Medical Assistant
Lake Superior College
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