Jackie Lunsford
Hanover,MD
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
University Of Maryland @ Midtown Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland @ Midtown Campus
05.2002 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD07.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore06.2019
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain management
- Emergency response
- Pre-operative care
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral health
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BLS
Phlebotomy/ IV therapy
Timeline
LPN
University Of Maryland @ Midtown Campus
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland @ Midtown Campus
05.2002 - Current
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Baltimore City Community College
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