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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 22 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Hospital & office settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 22+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Experienced LPN II well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. Cares for clinic patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in LA. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 22 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in hospital & clinic settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced LPN II well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.

Skills
  • Healthcare Platforms
  • Patient Triaging
  • Samples Collection
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Physical Stamina
  • Specimen Collection
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Patient Observation
  • Patient Charting
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Needs Assessment
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Wound Dressing
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Educating Families
  • Caring for Wounds
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Documenting Incidents
Experience
LPN Office Nurse, 06/2014 - Current
Mclaren Health Care Flint, MI,
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Charge Nurse, 03/2009 - 12/2013
Care Initiatives Osceola, IA,
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
  • Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
  • Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
  • Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
  • Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  • Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 65 patients per day.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Office Nurse, 10/2006 - 09/2010
Mclaren Health Care Mount Clemens, MI,
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
LPN II, 07/2003 - 12/2006
Danbury Health Systems Poughkeepsie, NY,
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 patients per day.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Manager, 09/1998 - 03/2001
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. Nampa, ID,
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Established and managed yearly budgets of up to $100,000.
Education and Training
: Practical Nursing, Expected in 04/2001
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Louisiana Technical College- SHreveport, LA - Shreveport, LA,
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Mount Pleasant High School - Mount Pleasant, TX
GPA:
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GED: , Expected in
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Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport LA - Shreveport, LA,
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School Attended

  • Louisiana Technical College- SHreveport, LA
  • Mount Pleasant High School
  • Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport LA

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN Office Nurse
  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • LPN Office Nurse
  • LPN II
  • Manager

Degrees

  • GED

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