Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
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JAMAICA LORRAINE HUFF
Registered Nurse
Flint,TX
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
At Home Healthcare Tyler
Clinical Liasion
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated regularly with patients that are high-risk for re-hospitalization.
SNG Dialysis
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
12.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Dr. Maria Guidry
Medical Scribe
10.2012 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and keep workflow moving smoothly.
- Communicated with other medical staff and personnel to obtain additional patient information.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to clarify information and resolve issues.
- Edited drafts created from speech recognition software.
- Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
- Maintained accurate and complete medical records to comply with regulations and standards.
Denson Home Health
Home Health Nurse
04.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, side effects, treatments, and patient care instructions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing extensive wound care.
Education
Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Science
05.2023
University Overview
- Bonnie Ross Scholarship Recipient
- 3.77 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
San Jacinto Community CollegeHouston, TX
No Degree from Practical Nursing
12.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Intervention
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Operational Procedures
- Patient Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Organization and Time Management
- Punctual and Hardworking
- Educate Patients
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2009-2023
- CPR Training - 6/2022-6/2024
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Quote
"Stand up for something or fall for everything"
Timeline
Clinical Liasion
At Home Healthcare Tyler
01.2021 - Current
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
SNG Dialysis
12.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Nurse
Denson Home Health
04.2015 - 08.2016
Medical Scribe
Dr. Maria Guidry
10.2012 - 11.2018
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Science
San Jacinto Community College
No Degree from Practical Nursing
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