Anna Jackson
Opelika,AL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Wexford Health Services, excelling in medication administration and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical documentation and compassionate patient education. Strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to HIPAA compliance ensure safe, high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing
Wexford Health Services
501 Holiday Dr.
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
LPN Field Nurse
East Alabama Home Health
665 Opelika Road Auburn Al 36805
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Dadeville Healthcare Center
385 East Lafayette St. Dadeville Al
09.1996 - 08.2009
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Education
High School Diploma - English
Kirkman Technical High School
Chattanooga, OK05.1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
Timeline
LPN Nursing
Wexford Health Services
01.2017 - 03.2021
LPN Field Nurse
East Alabama Home Health
01.2009 - 02.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Dadeville Healthcare Center
09.1996 - 08.2009
High School Diploma - English
Kirkman Technical High School