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Fleshia Jelks

Humboldt,TN

Summary

Committed Healthcare professional bringing 10 years of proven success in healthcare roles. Dedicated to providing client safety and comfort through continuous focused care. Devoted to helping patients through rough times and advocating their needs. Provide physical, mental, and emotional support the family as well as the patient. Bringing observant nature and excellent time management abilities the facility.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Care Center Medina
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bells Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Direct Support Professional

Dynamic Family Care Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Documented current patient information to update supervising behavioral specialist, including triggers, behaviors and eating habits
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress
  • Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
  • Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.

Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities
  • Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to behavioral patients
  • Documented current patient information to update supervising behavioral specialist, including triggers, behaviors and eating habits
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.

Direct Support Professional

D And S Community Service
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities
  • Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
05.2027

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson
Jackson, TN
04.2022

Certification - Nurse Aide

School of Caring
Newbern, TN
05.2012

GED -

Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
10.2010

Skills

  • Client safety and first aid
  • Client documentation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient and family focused
  • Electronic Charting
  • Clinical training
  • Self-discipline
  • Sound decision-making
  • Patient-oriented
  • Infection control standards
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Organizational Skills
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association, 10/2025
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/2024
  • Medication certification, 01/2024
  • Certified Nurse Aide, 01/2021

References

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Care Center Medina
03.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bells Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 03.2023

Direct Support Professional

Dynamic Family Care Center
01.2022 - 05.2022

Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services
03.2018 - 09.2020

Direct Support Professional

D And S Community Service
01.2016 - 06.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dyersburg State Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson

Certification - Nurse Aide

School of Caring

GED -

Dyersburg State Community College

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