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Gwendolyn Jackson

Wewahitchka,FL

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Vitas Hospice, skilled in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality nursing care in challenging environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Vitas Hospice
07.2022 - Current
  • Applied effective prioritization to ensure timely completion of daily duties.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled substances and managed intravenous insertions.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LPN

Community Health Nursing
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

CNA

Saint Adrew Rehabilitation
10.2007 - 07.2018
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wewahitchka High
Wewahitchka, FL
05.1980

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Compassionate care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Palliative care
  • Disease prevention
  • Home healthcare

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.

Certification

CNA certificate

Timeline

LPN

Vitas Hospice
07.2022 - Current

LPN

Community Health Nursing
04.2020 - 07.2022

CNA

Saint Adrew Rehabilitation
10.2007 - 07.2018

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wewahitchka High

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