- Outdoor Recreation
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Fundraising Events
- Team Sports
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Jacqueline MCCLOUD
CINCINNATI,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated LPN with over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Known for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN With Meds
Target Agency
Cincinnati, OH
04.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes, and assisted in managing patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Conducted assessments and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency of care delivery within the unit.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on clinical procedures, promoting professional development and adherence to protocols.
LPN FLOOR NURSE
Drake Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
10.1986 - 06.1997
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted healthcare teams in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Documented patient vital signs and medical histories accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
LPN, Private Duty
Helping Hands Agency
Cincinnati, OH
03.1985 - 12.1992
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Provided compassionate personal care, enhancing patient comfort and well-being during daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
LPN Floor Nurse
General Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
02.1974 - 06.1987
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality and streamline communication processes.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols to improve team efficiency.
- Evaluated patient conditions, identified changes, and communicated critical information to registered nurses promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections through diligent monitoring and education efforts.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting findings accurately to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
- Led initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores through enhanced bedside manner and attentive care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted in the management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond the clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and a healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School
Cincinnati, OH05-1969
LPN With MEDS - Nursing
Stowe School of Nursing For LPNS
Cincinnati, OH06-1974
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- Medication review
- Immunization administration
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Pain management
- Physical assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient evaluations
- Medication dispensing
- Clinical assessment
- Palliative care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- ADL assistance
- Direct patient care
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient management
- Patient triaging
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient care
- Trauma-informed care
- Indirect patient care
- Care planning
- Health education
- Educating families
- Family communication
- Patient care coordination
- Behavioral assessment
- Dementia care
- Preventive care
- Clinical judgment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- Adult care
- Charting
- Writing reports
- Documenting intake
- Documenting incidents
- Crisis intervention
- Transcribing orders
- Samples collection
- Specimen collection
- Counting narcotics
- Psychotropic medications
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Medical records management
- Medical records security
- Neurological assessments
- [Type] EMR software
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Incident reporting
- CPR/AED
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory requirements
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Compassionate care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- Communication skills
- Wound care
- Vocational support
- Tracking symptoms
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Pain management
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Certification
LPN LICENSE PHARMACLOGY CPR
Interests
Timeline
LPN With Meds
Target Agency
04.2014 - Current
LPN FLOOR NURSE
Drake Hospital
10.1986 - 06.1997
LPN, Private Duty
Helping Hands Agency
03.1985 - 12.1992
LPN Floor Nurse
General Hospital
02.1974 - 06.1987
LPN With MEDS - Nursing
Stowe School of Nursing For LPNS
High School Diploma -
Hughes High School