JESSICA LEMBKE
Belle River,Canada
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in acute withdrawal management, detox stabilization, and crisis intervention. Proficient in monitoring withdrawal trends using CIWA and COWS scales, implementing safety protocols, and addressing psychiatric emergencies. Focused on providing trauma-informed care that enhances patient safety and facilitates successful transitions into long-term recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Brentwood Recovery
Windsor, Ontario
07.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure adherence to care plans and optimize patient recovery.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes using infection control practices.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges to facilitate smooth transitions between hospital units and community settings.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to identify and implement strategies enhancing patient care outcomes.
Registered Practical Nurse
Withdrawal Management-Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
Windsor, ON
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted CIWA and COWS withdrawal assessments to ensure timely identification of withdrawal severity.
- Monitored vital signs, mental status, and withdrawal progression to provide effective patient care.
- Recognize complications such as seizures, delirium tremens, and arrhythmias.
- Recognized complications such as seizures, delirium tremens, and arrhythmias to implement necessary interventions.
- Conduct CIWA and COWS withdrawal assessments.
Registered Practical Nurse
Hospice of Windsor & Essex County
Windsor, Ontario
05.2019 - 06.2025
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life nursing care to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Performed Foley catheterization, injections, infusions, and wound care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life nursing care.
- Provided emotional support to families during the dying process in a hospice setting.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary hospice team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St Clair College
Windsor 01.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Clinical Assessment
- Mental Health Care
- Wound Care
- Catheter Insertion
- Insulin Administration
- CIWA/COWS
- Opioid Replacement Therapy
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Laboratory Procedures
- CSSRS
Certification
- IV Therapy / IV Start Certification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Sublocade Injection Certification
- First Aid & CPR (HCP)
- Fundamentals of Palliative Care
- Immunization Competency
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Brentwood Recovery
07.2026 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Withdrawal Management-Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
06.2025 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Hospice of Windsor & Essex County
05.2019 - 06.2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
St Clair College
01.2016 - 06.2018