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Jessica Claire
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  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Skills
  • Team Building
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Needs Assessment
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Henrico CBOC, 06/2021 to Current
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical CenterCity, STATE,
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
  • Relayed information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room, 08/2020 to 07/2021
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical CenterCity, STATE,
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Attached, connected and operated electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
  • Preformed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg/Oncology , 07/2009 to 03/2020
South Side Regional Medical CenterCity, STATE,
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Used Cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Diploma : Practical Nursing, Expected in 05/2009
Medical Careers Institute - Richmond ,
GPA:
Certifications

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

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School Attended

  • Medical Careers Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Henrico CBOC
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg/Oncology

Degrees

  • Diploma

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