Janet Clemons
Fargo,ND
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with 6 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Eventide Sheyenne Crossings
03.2017 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
LPN Charge Nurse
Elim Care Center
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
CNA
Elim Care Center
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Bethany Retirement
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Moorhead, MN12.2021
Skills
- Daily Audits
- Dispensing Medications
- Accurate Documentation
- Intakes and Discharges
- Taking Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunization Services
- Charting and Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Admission
- Patient Care Assessment
- Prioritizing Patients
- PointClickCare EMR
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Treatment Recommendations
- PICC Lines
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Elim Care Center
04.2017 - 05.2019
RN Staff Nurse
Eventide Sheyenne Crossings
03.2017 - Current
CNA
Elim Care Center
05.2014 - 03.2017
CNA
Bethany Retirement
12.2012 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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