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Jessica Claire
  • , , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.

Skills
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Samples collection
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Patient triaging
  • Assisting physicians
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Counting narcotics
  • Educating families
Experience
LVN Floor Nurse, 04/2016 to Current
Acadia Healthcare Inc.Watsontown, PA,
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to out clinic patients.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Counseled clients/patients and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated clients/patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN Floor Nurse, 06/2015 to 04/2016
Millenia Medical StaffingCity, STATE,
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.
  • Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care.
  • Triaged sick calls from patients and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EMR.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and physicians.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Educated clients/patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Scheduled appointments for further evaluations by health care providers.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Answered patient questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse, 01/2015 to 04/2015
Creekside Nursing HomeCity, STATE,
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Oversaw medication administration to patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
LVN Floor Nurse, 02/2012 to 10/2014
UTMB GalvestonCity, STATE,
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
  • Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Education and Training
LVN: Nursing, Expected in 12/2011
Joe G Davis School Of Vocational Nursing - Huntsville, TX,
GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1978
Maplewood-Richmond Hgts. High School - Maplewood, MO
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Joe G Davis School Of Vocational Nursing
  • Maplewood-Richmond Hgts. High School

Job Titles Held:

  • LVN Floor Nurse
  • LVN Floor Nurse
  • LVN Charge Nurse
  • LVN Floor Nurse

Degrees

  • LVN
  • High School Diploma

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