Jacquelyn Clark
Springfield,MO
Summary
Greetings, my name is Jacquelyn clark and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse that is patient-oriented nursing professional with 30 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care. I initially started working in Nursing Homes when I began my career. My work experiences ranges from Nursing homes , Home Health, Rehab , LTAC and Medical surgical Acute care and Mental Health with Step-down Critical Care experience . I am currently working for a travel agency on assignments that I have been on for 1 year and 3.5 months . I have a successful work history providing direct care, recording health information using electronic health records system and adapting to all units and healthcare settings .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Genie Healthcare
, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated empathy and compassion when interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care and nursing assessment to critically ill patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills in the evaluation of complex clinical data to identify potential health problems or risks for further intervention.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes and discharge instructions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, White Oaks
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Floor Nurse,LPN
Gifted Healthcare
Covington, LA
01.2014 - Current
- I have the pleasure of working for various facilities with this company.
- My duties are providing safe environment ,maintaining pt adls by perfoming or assisting with all care.
- Oral meds, iv medication, maintenance of and starting piv, tube care of all kinds : I also have picc line care & vent exp.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Behavioral Health Hospital
Gonzales, LA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- rs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Liver transplant and critical patients.
Floor LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
Denham Springs, LA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Perform wound care ,medication ,iv antibiotics, maintain intravenous site : Floor Nurse provides safe environment, education, individual care as planned with other staff members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 7 patients per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, LA
12.2007 - 12.2017
- I was initially hired for a Unit Secretary and I have worked various shifts assisting the staff to maintain patient satisfactory and assist in the care and safety of all staff and patients.
- I have been working the floor for 4 years now and I LOVE IT.: Interacting one on one with the patients and becoming an intricate part of their care.
- I responsible for administrating medications , iv antibiotics , checking and evaluating labs : ensure the patients safety : performing assessments : ensuring that the patient and their families needs are met: I perform wound care , tube feedings .
Education
Associate - Nursing
Delgado Community College
01.2016
Associate - Nursing
Florida Parish Vo- Tech
01.2000
Skills
- Professionalism
- Nursing process
- Administer medication
- IV management
- PPE use
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Working collaboratively
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Charting and clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Stroke Patient Care
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy Training - 2025
- BLS - 2025
- ACLS Training - 2025
- CPI Training - 2024
References
References:
Gayle McGary ,RN Supervisor
12/2000 Gifted Healthcare Agency
Mobile # (504) 418-2239
Wilette Gatlin, RN
05/2018 St James Behavioral Hospital
Mobile # (407) 361-1419
Debra Diagle,RN Mobile # (225) 323-1550
St. James Behavioral Hospital and Clarity Hospice
Interests
Reading , currently learning Spanish and of course Traveling.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Genie Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, White Oaks
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2019
Floor LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Floor Nurse,LPN
Gifted Healthcare
01.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2017
Associate - Nursing
Delgado Community College
Associate - Nursing
Florida Parish Vo- Tech
- Intravenous Therapy Training - 2025
- BLS - 2025
- ACLS Training - 2025
- CPI Training - 2024
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