Jennifer O’Brien: Patient Care Contributor at LowerMyRx.com

Jennifer O’Brien is a dedicated patient care contributor at LowerMyRx.com, bringing invaluable real-world information from her training as a Nursing Assistant. Her practical insights are crucial for creating content that genuinely addresses the daily health and medication management needs of patients.

Her training encompassed a wide range of critical responsibilities, including:

Patient Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Proficient in assisting patients with essential daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting, directly contributing to patient comfort and well-being.
Vital Sign Measurement: Skilled in accurately checking and monitoring vital signs, a fundamental aspect of patient health assessment.
Personal Care & Hygiene: Trained in providing comprehensive personal care to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
Patient Positioning & Transfer: Experienced in safely turning, repositioning, and transferring patients, crucial for preventing complications and ensuring comfort.
Restorative Care: Understanding and assisting with exercises and activities designed to help patients regain or maintain physical function.
Effective Communication: Trained in compassionate and clear communication with patients and healthcare teams, essential for understanding patient needs and conveying information.

While her focus is on direct patient support, Jennifer’s training also covered the State and Federal laws governing nursing assistant practice, ensuring a professional and compliant approach to patient care. Her practical training allows her to offer unique perspectives on medication adherence, the practical challenges patients face, and how to best support individuals in managing their health effectively.

Jennifer is committed to translating her training into clear, empathetic content that helps LowerMyRx.com users understand their medications and health journeys better, reinforcing the site’s dedication to comprehensive patient support.

Explore Jennifer’s articles for practical insights on patient care and medication management.