Jaime Nail
kingfisher
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and accurate documentation. Committed to fostering a safe environment and advocating for patient needs while collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Provided basic patient care including bathing, grooming, and feeding under supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation following established protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN School Nurse
Holy Trinity Catholic School
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments following state regulations and school policies.
- Monitored student health conditions, documenting changes and communicating with parents and staff.
- Conducted health screenings, including vision and hearing assessments, to ensure compliance with state requirements.
- Developed individualized care plans for students with chronic health issues, ensuring tailored support.
- Educated students on nutrition, hygiene, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote overall wellness.
- Collaborated with teachers to manage health-related absences and facilitate safe school environments.
- Provided first aid in emergencies, ensuring immediate care while coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
- Developed emergency response protocols that effectively managed critical situations involving student injuries or illnesses.
- Enhanced the efficiency of school health services by streamlining documentation and record-keeping processes.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
LPN
Geo Group Inc
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
The Center Of Family Love
05.2010 - 06.2017
- Engaged in effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to promote comfort and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK05-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Samples collection
- CPR/AED
- Medication dispensing
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
Timeline
LPN
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
05.2024 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Holy Trinity Catholic School
11.2021 - 05.2024
LPN
Geo Group Inc
02.2017 - 03.2021
LPN
The Center Of Family Love
05.2010 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Canadian Valley Technology Center
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