Jacquelyn BEAVER
Providence St. Peter Hospital
olympia,WA
28
years of professional experience
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Work History
LPN
3 Years- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
LPN/ADON/Wound Care Nurse
7 Months- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in patient records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control measures within the facility.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
6 Years 2 Months- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Documented patient condition changes to inform care decisions. in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to med surg patients.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to med-surg patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Facilitated nutritional support by setting up self-feeding assistance and directly feeding patients with limited mobility.
- Implemented improved patient care and documentation methods to enhance quality of care.
- Administered intravenous medication to stabilize heart and blood pressure. to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
LPN
2 Years 2 Months- Documented vital signs to monitor and assess patient conditions effectively.
- Assessed physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions to ensure timely medical intervention.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for laboratory testing, facilitating accurate and timely diagnoses.
LPN
6 Years 10 Months- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures through clear and informative responses to their questions.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to neurological patients
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Partnered with registered nurses to ensure effective treatment for patients. to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to neurological patients
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient care procedural changes and implemented necessary adjustments to enhance care delivery.
- Triaged patients by phone, providing tailored assistance for both basic and advanced needs to ensure timely care.
LPN
8 Years 10 Months- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing, facilitating accurate diagnosis and timely patient care.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves, ensuring a safe environment for patient care and infection control.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Skills
Medication Administration
Intravenous Medications
Sample processing
Multitasking and Prioritization
Patient Assessments
Patient Care
Geriatric Care
Specimen Collection
Efficient Sample Gathering
Collaborative care
Medication management
Clinical Documentation
Test preparation
Condition Reporting
Procedure Explanation
Epic Systems
Healthcare Technology Platforms
Clinical Judgment
Clinical Judgment
Physical Assessment
Patient education
Multitasking and Prioritization
Symptom assessment
Medication inventory
Assisting Physicians
Medication management
Geriatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Clinical Judgment
Equipment Assembly
Compassionate Care
Tracking Symptoms
Patient care
Geriatric Care
Clinical judgment
Patient evaluations
Patient care
Timeline
LPN
Providence St. Peter Hospital
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
LPN/ADON/Wound Care Nurse
Bayside Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2023Read More
LPN
Atrium Healthcare
06.2016 - 08.2022Read More
LPN
Atrium Healthcare-Levine Cancer
11.2013 - 01.2016Read More
LPN
Carolina Neurological Clinic
01.2007 - 11.2013Read More
LPN
Suburban Pediatrics
01.1999 - 11.2007Read More
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
LPN from Nursing
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Education and Training
other