ELISHA JONES
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Currently an efficient and reliable Certified License Practical Nurse with 16 years experience in the medical field. Experienced charge licensed practical nurse with a demonstrated history of providing quality patient care. Skilled in clinical leadership, medication administration, and patient assessment. Strong communication and organizational abilities, dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of nursing units and residents in their homes with delivering compassionate care to patients and residents along with provider great customer service to my resident and their families!
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Shawnee Parc
Shawnee, Kansas
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored and documented changes in patient's condition, as well as responses to treatments and interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care and treatments to assigned patients, including wound care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans based on physician orders and individualized needs of the patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques, such as medication administration or wound dressing change procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Observed patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and reported any changes to physicians or supervisors immediately.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations set forth by the facility.
- Evaluated patient progress towards therapeutic goals through ongoing assessments; modifying treatment plan accordingly when needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Overland Park, Kansas
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Patient Account Specialist/LPN
AdventHealth Pain Specialist
Lenexa, Kansas
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintaining patient records, which includes detailing patient treatments and diagnoses as well as updating payment and medical insurance information
- Processing patient payments and refunds
- Identifying medical coding mistakes, typing errors, as well as patient underpayments or overpayments and rectifying them accordingly
- Creating suitable payment plans for patients based on their monthly income and financial obligations
- Communicating with medical insurance providers to verify whether patient treatments will be covered
- Answering patients' questions regarding unsettled medical bills, reimbursements, and billing discrepancies
- Contacting patients through email, written correspondence, or telephone to inform them of overdue balances
Graduate LPN
Red River health and Rehabilitation
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
CNA, Float Pool and LPN Float Pool
Shift Key Agency
Overland Park, Kansas
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
PCA
University Of Kansas Health System
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responding appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
PCA
University Of Kansas Rehabilitation
Ks., 66101
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responding appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
PCA
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, Ks.
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
Medical Assistant/ PCA
Headache and Pain Center/ Doctors Hospital
Leawood, Ks.
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Rooming Patients, blood draws, UA Specimens, and sterile injections
CNA/CMA
Medicalodge PostAcute care Center
Kansas City, Ks.
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Skin Pressure Problems
- CPR Certification
- Daily Living Activities
- Motion Exercises
- Fluid Intake
- Braces and Artificial Limbs
- Pass scheduled medications to patients/residents
- Prepared Patient Rooms
- Bedside Tables Equipment
- Daily Inputs
Education
License Practical Nurse-LPN Certification - Nursing
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS05-2021
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Kansas School Of Phlebotomy
Kansas City, Mo12.2016
Certified Medication Aide CMA - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05-2012
Certified Nurse Assistant - Pre-Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, Ks.05-2010
High School Diploma -
F.L Schlagle High School
Kansas City, Kansas01.2008
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Trustworthy companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Admissions and discharges
- Workflow Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Post Operative Care
- Verbal and written communication
- Care Plan Development
Additionalinformation
CareStaf, Zac Group, Favorite staffing, Shift Key, Providing the care patients/residents need in the Kansas City metro area including: home health care, nursing facilities, and hospitals.
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Shawnee Parc
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Prairie Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 09.2024
Graduate LPN
Red River health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Account Specialist/LPN
AdventHealth Pain Specialist
10.2020 - 05.2023
CNA, Float Pool and LPN Float Pool
Shift Key Agency
05.2019 - 04.2023
PCA
University Of Kansas Health System
05.2019 - 10.2020
PCA
University Of Kansas Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 05.2019
PCA
Providence Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant/ PCA
Headache and Pain Center/ Doctors Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2013
CNA/CMA
Medicalodge PostAcute care Center
09.2008 - 07.2012
License Practical Nurse-LPN Certification - Nursing
Donnelly College
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Kansas School Of Phlebotomy
Certified Medication Aide CMA - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant - Pre-Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
High School Diploma -
F.L Schlagle High School