Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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Registered EMT
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Janet Vaughn

Tonganoxie,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient education and infection control. Successfully contributed to improved patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation.

Overview

1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

AdventHealth MedicalGroup
Lawrence, KS
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and streamline processes.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance.
  • Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring documentation met regulatory standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

AdventHealth Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
Shawnee, KS
11.2011 - 01.2023

Implemented infection control measures, and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.

  • Implemented infection control measures, and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.

Conducted regular health checks to monitor vital signs and detect changes in condition.

Scheduled procedures for cardiologists.

Refilled medications.

Made all patient calls and received patient calls for my cardiologists.

Performed EKGs, checking vitals.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kansas City Dermatology
Overland Park, KS
03.2000 - 11.2021

Delivered direct patient care to enhance comfort and well-being.

Assisted with portions of Liposuction surgeries.

Assisted with multiple skin excision surgery.

Triaged patient phone calls.

Refilled patient medications.

Cataloged patient procedure photos.

Scheduled patients for appointments and procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heart Health Cardiology
Kansas City, KS
03.2001 - 10.2011
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular health checks to monitor vital signs and detect changes in condition.
  • Cared for wounds.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Scheduled patients for testing and procedures in the office and hospital.
  • Called patients with dr's instructions.
  • Received patient calls and conveyed pertinent information to the doctor.
  • Refilled patient's medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education / Exercise Technologist

Union College
Lincoln, NE
05-1996

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing

Lincoln Community College
Lincoln, NE
03-1997

Certification

I am a current registered EMT - I utilize my nursing and EMT skills by working Fire and Rescue at a dirt racing track 7-8 months a year, for the last 2 years.

I am also a volunteer firefighter with 7 years serving my community where I live. I am obtaining a Wildland Fire Fighter training in the end of September 2026.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

AdventHealth MedicalGroup
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

AdventHealth Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
11.2011 - 01.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heart Health Cardiology
03.2001 - 10.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kansas City Dermatology
03.2000 - 11.2021

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing

Lincoln Community College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education / Exercise Technologist

Union College

Registered EMT

I went to a local community college to obtain my EMT. This is a great asset along with firefighting as a way to be of service for my community.

Janet Vaughn