Ada Jones-Norris
Buffalo
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 15 years of experience delivering culturally competent care to a diverse patient population while consistently ensuring the highest standards of healthcare. Exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to patient advocacy and safety. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Fully authorized to work in the U.S., bringing extensive expertise and dedication to any healthcare setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Fox Run of Orchard Park
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring the department consistently met or exceeded expectations.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers in diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Conducted routine health assessments, identifying changes in patient condition for timely intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
WellNow Urgent Care
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Triaging patients, preparation to see the physician assistant or MD.
- Administering medication as ordered.
- Sending labs as needed and associating them with patient records.
lpn
cao of wny dart clinic
12.2011 - 02.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results. working in a clinical setting dispensing methadone.
- Supported daily living activities for patients, enhancing their comfort and well-being during care.
lpn supervisor
bristol homes
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease.
Education
Other -
Lpn License - Practical Nursing
Erie 2 Boces
Angola, NY11-2025
Skills
- Staff Nurse
- Home Health
- LPN
- Customer Service
- Tube feeding
- Dementia Care
- EMR Systems
- Alzheimer's Care
- Vital Signs
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Medical documentation
- Responsible and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
LPN
Additional Information
- Skills
- High level of autonomy Tracheotomy care
- Professional bedside manner Feeding assistance aptness
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient and family advocacy Patient/family focused
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Fox Run of Orchard Park
11.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
11.2020 - 04.2023
LPN
WellNow Urgent Care
05.2019 - 05.2020
lpn
cao of wny dart clinic
12.2011 - 02.2019
lpn supervisor
bristol homes
10.2010 - 02.2012
Other -
Lpn License - Practical Nursing
Erie 2 Boces