Jenni Howard
Marangaroo
Summary
Compassionate Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at Juniper Aged Care, excelling in medication administration and clinical judgment. Enhanced patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective disease management strategies, while implementing infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. Committed to fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff for improved unit efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Juniper Aged Care
04.2016 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, Sub cut, intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Enrolled Nurse and MSC
Brightwater Care Group
05.2005 - 05.2016
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call bells and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Aged Care Worker
Craigville
02.2002 - 04.2005
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Received consistent positive feedback from residents and their families due to exceptional care delivery.
- Reduced falls and injuries among residents by implementing tailored exercise programs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Organized special events for residents that promoted participation, enjoyment, and community involvement.
- Advocated passionately for the rights of older adults, working tirelessly toward improving aged care standards across the sector.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Enrolled Nursing
Central Regional TAFE
WA03-2013
No Degree - Certificate 3 Aged Care
Chamber of Commerce WA
Perth, WA04-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Catheter administration, SPC and IDC
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Care plan implementation
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Wound management
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Juniper Aged Care
04.2016 - Current
Enrolled Nurse and MSC
Brightwater Care Group
05.2005 - 05.2016
Aged Care Worker
Craigville
02.2002 - 04.2005
Graduate Diploma - Enrolled Nursing
Central Regional TAFE
No Degree - Certificate 3 Aged Care
Chamber of Commerce WA
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