DEBORAH JACKSON
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
The Waters of Columbia City
Columbia City, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- 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.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LPN
Lutheran Life Villages - Village at Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Senior Lifestyles, Prairie Green
Blue Island, IL
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Nursing And Pharmacology Diploma - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL05-1995
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Counting narcotics
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Preventive Care
- Patient Intake
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Affiliations
Roller Skating,Speed walking
Accomplishments
- Senior Lifestyles, assisted living/supportive living Employee Of The Month Award.
Certification
LPN for 29 years, with a current Indiana LPN license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
The Waters of Columbia City
04.2023 - Current
LPN
Lutheran Life Villages - Village at Anthony Boulevard
05.2022 - Current
LPN
Senior Lifestyles, Prairie Green
04.2019 - 03.2022
Nursing And Pharmacology Diploma - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
LPN for 29 years, with a current Indiana LPN license
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