Christa L Jones
Du Quoin,USA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshall Browning Hospital
Du Quoin, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Pharmacy Technician
Medicenter Pharmacy
Du Quoin, Illinois
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Helped with recordkeeping by running reports, checking data, and resolving discrepancies.
- Avoided product waste with proper stock rotation procedures.
- Minimized risk and maintained accuracy through consistent adherence to proper medication-handling techniques and industry best practices.
- Handled 1,000+ prescription orders per week at counter, in drive-thru line, and via delivery service.
- Kept inventory accurate with effective management and regular cycle counts.
- Reconciled account issues and resolved prescription problems via telephone and at counter.
- Maintained efficiency by balancing customer needs with pharmacy workload.
- Maintained readiness for day's business by properly setting up cash drawers and stocking supplies.
- Assisted with billing, entering orders with high accuracy and verifying insurance.
- Prevented recordkeeping and service errors with accurate data entry, verifying all information and correcting issues immediately.
- Met customer needs with fast and knowledgeable pharmacy support.
- Obtained timely payments from customers and insurance companies.
- Kept over-the-counter medications and other pharmacy-related supplies well-organized and stocked for customers.
- Protected individuals by following aseptic techniques and preparing items under sterile conditions.
- Managed records with high accuracy, including inputting new orders and documenting payments.
- Secured drug supplies, closely following pharmacy procedures and monitoring access.
Unit Coordinator
SSM Health
Mt Vernon, Illinois
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Kept operations within budget, carefully monitoring and tracking team hours and supply use.
- Motivated employees to continuously grow knowledge and enhance abilities.
- Improved staff performance through continuous monitoring and training updates.
- Updated office and employee files daily and kept records organized.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels.
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records.
- Protected company and customer data by consistently following HIPPA policies.
- Troubleshot problems with office equipment or nursing equipment and developed successful solutions.
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Fixed printer, computer, telemetry monitoring, and IV channel problems with equipment with effective troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Coordinated patient admissions through proactive communication with hospital personnel.
- Greeted visitors on the nursing unit and communicated to assess needs and provide direction.
- Compiled medical reports covering specific patient or general office data requested by other staff personnel.
- Managed unit front desk by answering telephones and greeting incoming patients.
Telemetry Technician
SSM Health
Mt Vernon, Illinois
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Documented vascular information such as oxygen saturation and blood pressure based on observations of ultrasound display screen.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and increased compliance with testing requirements by clearly explaining procedures.
- Protected patients throughout tests by monitoring safety and notifying physicians of notable changes.
- Prepared patients for testing, including positioning properly, attaching electrodes, and connecting electrodes to leads.
- Obtained readings by operating machinery according to physicians' prescribed testing orders or established facility protocols.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by completing regular inspections and routine upkeep.
- Helped physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disorders.
- Fixed electrode positioning and telemetry lead equipment problems with effective troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Transported telemetry monitoring items, utilizing a transfer shoot and sanitary protocols.
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
- Trained new team members in cardiac rhythm interpretation, documentation, and ways to exceed performance expectations.
- Managed files with new admits, orders for cardiac monitoring, and continuously updated and organized records.
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels.
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs with skilled use of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Protected patients through ongoing monitoring and proactive treatment adjustments.
- Supported team with expert cardiac rhythm education and electrode placement knowledge.
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized.
Cardiology Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Carbondale, Illinois
11.2010 - 06.2014
- Reduced patients' anxiety and increased compliance with testing requirements by clearly explaining procedures.
- Obtained readings by operating machinery according to physicians' prescribed testing orders or established facility protocols.
- Assisted physicians with evaluating patients with history of cardiac problems through safe, effective stress tests.
- Prepared patients for testing, including positioning properly, attaching electrodes, and connecting electrodes to leads.
- Helped assess patients' cardiac activity with tests such as EKGs and echocardiograms.
- Supported surgeons completing vascular procedures such as stents and balloon angioplasties.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by completing regular inspections and routine upkeep.
- Protected patients throughout tests by monitoring safety and notifying physicians of notable changes.
- Minimized contamination risks by maintaining proper sterile fields during surgical procedures such as TEE's and Cardioversions.
- Documented vascular information such as oxygen saturation and blood pressure based on observations of ultrasound display screen.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
- Oversaw EKG, Stress test, TEE, Cardioversion and nuclear medicine schedule, including making and preparing for Holter and Event monitor placement appointments each week.
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
- Completed accurate scheduling and documenting work by carefully reviewing every order.
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized.
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels.
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records.
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Trained junior team members and mentored on important procedures.
- Helped develop effective treatment plans, assisting clinicians with assessing situations and customizing care.
- Collaborated with health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Increased positive outcomes of established treatment programs with improvements based on observations, patient interviews, and records reviews.
- Prepared reports to document patients' care activities.
- Optimized patient care by working in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals and service providers.
- Monitored patients under observation, tracking telemetry and observing responses.
- Conducted procedures such as treadmill stress testing with optimal patient safety in mind.
- Assessed patient wellbeing and medical concerns by conducting pre- and post-procedure examinations.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with tests and procedures, explaining processes and answering questions.
- Monitored vitals during procedures, assisted cardiologists, and documented clinical activities.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
- Prepared patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures such as treadmill stress tests, nuclear medicine stress tests, EKG's inpatient and outpatient, Holter and Event cardiac monitor placement for inpatient and outpatient, and assisting with Echocardiograms.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients, including x-rays and lab work.
- Coordinated patient appointments and hospital admissions.
- Transmitted medical records and correspondence on behalf of patients and practitioners.
- Compiled medical reports covering specific patient or general office data.
- Transcribed physician notes, detailing diagnoses or recommendations.
Education
LPN -
Rend Lake College
InaSkills
- Task prioritization
- Insurance reconciliation
- Cultural awareness
- Financial tracking
- Nurse station organization
- Call light responses
- Scheduling
- Supply restocking
- Public speaking
- Staff training
- Patient reception
- Medical records maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Security monitoring
- Equipment repairs
- Budget administration
- Document management
- Appointment scheduling
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Wound management
- Community health
- Nursing assessments
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient advocacy
- Inpatient care
- Discharge planning
- Discharge coordination
- Workflow and patient management
- Catheter maintenance
- Taking vitals
- Team coordination
- IV setup
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshall Browning Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Unit Coordinator
SSM Health
06.2016 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Medicenter Pharmacy
05.2015 - 03.2021
Telemetry Technician
SSM Health
03.2014 - 06.2016
Cardiology Technician
Southern Illinois Healthcare
11.2010 - 06.2014
LPN -
Rend Lake College