JANICE BRIDGES
Iuka,MS
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and lead nursing teams, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills drive successful interdisciplinary collaboration and patient satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse, Medication Nurse
Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
Iuka, MS
05.2023 - Current
- Led nursing staff to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Delivered top-notch care, changing dressings, managing catheters and treating bedsores.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policies.
- Tracked patients' responses to medications and vitals for treating clinicians.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans to address individual resident needs and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of patient records to support ongoing care.
- Explained procedures to patients, addressing concerns to decrease anxiety and foster cooperation.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Removed and replaced used catheters and wound dressings.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Collected laboratory samples for examination and testing purposes.
- Backed laboratory testing by collecting and transporting biological samples.
- Reserved appointments for patient check-ups and medical procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home.
- Documented patient vital signs and health changes in electronic medical records.
- Provided wound care and maintained infection control protocols effectively.
- Ensured a safe, clean environment by following sanitation guidelines consistently.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Medication Nurse
Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
Iuka, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Followed infection control procedures when administering injections or handling biological wastes.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine medication therapies tailored to patient factors including age, weight, allergies, and comorbidities.
- Performed nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions related to medication therapy.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all medications administered during shifts.
- Assessed patients for potential medication side effects or drug interactions.
- Implemented fall prevention measures for high-risk patients receiving sedating medications.
- Monitored and documented patient responses to medications, ensuring timely adjustments to therapy as needed.
- Managed prescription refill processes through direct communication with pharmacies and physicians.
- Provided education to patients on prescribed medications, covering purpose, dosage, potential side effects, and administration schedule.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members in developing and updating patient care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to their individual care plans.
- Reported any observed adverse reactions or medication errors promptly to charge nurse or physician.
- Reviewed medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established protocols.
- Ensured that all controlled substances were stored securely according to federal regulations.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on proper medication storage, administration, and side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety regarding their medications or treatment plan.
- Prepared patients for appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines.
- Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies, and records well-organized for expected needs.
Medicare Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehab
Booneville, MS
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Partnered with physicians and nursing staff to enhance team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Implemented patient care plans, including interventions and evaluations.
- Facilitated discharge planning to promote continuity of care and support successful patient transitions.
- Communicated with physicians and other nurses to discuss patient status changes or care plan adjustments.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety, resulting in fewer incidents of falls and medication errors.
- Responded to emergency situations with proficiency in life-saving techniques.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Landmark Nursing Home
Booneville, MS
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented acute and rehabilitative care plans for individuals with disorders.
- Cared for patients with both acute and chronic issues, handling wound treatment in addition to other care requirements.
- Contributed to effective diagnostics with targeted laboratory testing and interpretation.
- Documented patient progress, ailments, and symptoms using wound care charting system to ensure continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient needs using comprehensive assessments and routine evaluations.
- Improved overall unit care by delegating assignments and monitoring work of nursing assistants.
- Determined intervention strategies after evaluating patient conditions.
- Delivered top-notch care, changing dressings, managing catheters and treating bedsores.
- Removed and replaced used catheters and wound dressings.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information for continuity of care.
- Assessed and documented patient wound conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques to enhance understanding and promote effective self-care.
- Administered prescribed treatments and medications for wound management.
- Maintained accurate records of wound assessments and treatments provided.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Utilized advanced wound care products effectively during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on proper wound healing techniques and prevention of infection.
- Ensured compliance with policies and procedures governing safe practice standards in order to minimize risks associated with wound care services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient response and clinical assessment findings.
- Engaged with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient assessments and wound monitoring.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
Medication Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehab
Booneville, MS
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to determine tailored medication therapies, considering factors like age, weight, allergies, and comorbidities.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to their individual care plans.
- Monitored and documented patients' responses to administered medications.
- Assessed patients for potential medication side effects or drug interactions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on effective medication storage, administration techniques, and potential side effects.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all medications administered during shifts.
- Implemented infection control protocols during the administration of injections and management of biological wastes.
- Implemented fall prevention measures for high-risk patients receiving sedating medications.
- Ensured that all controlled substances were stored securely according to federal regulations.
- Facilitated optimal patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of conditions and provision of comprehensive support.
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
Quality Control Inspector
Tempur Sealy
Belmont, MS
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted inspection reports identifying areas for QA improvements to enhance product quality.
- Provided feedback to R&D on product quality issues to aid in product development.
- Reduced production errors with thorough inspections and tests of supply materials.
- Observed safety protocols and implemented precautionary procedures to correct problems.
- Implemented safety protocols during inspection processes to ensure safe working environment.
- Wrote non-conformance reports detailing product defects and quantity of rejected items.
- Performed preliminary, in-progress and final inspections on processed products and articles.
- Monitored manufacturing processes for potential areas of improvement in product quality or efficiency.
- Validated feasibility of manufacturing processes through first-piece inspections.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and alignments of manufactured parts.
- Enforced safety protocols during inspection activities to ensure a safe working environment.
- Verified adherence to labeling specifications.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
- Conducted incoming inspections of raw materials to ensure compliance with specifications before use in production processes.
- Uphold high standards of quality control with regular testing.
- Maintained records of all inspections, tests, and related documentation for traceability purposes.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained Quality Control Inspection database for tracking purposes.
- Implemented quality control procedures to identify and address process variances.
- Conducted tests on materials and products to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted final inspections of products prior to shipment, ensuring adherence to quality benchmarks.
- Collaborated with production team to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Conducted detailed inspections of incoming materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Defined and documented acceptance, rejection and rework requirements.
- Reviewed manufacturing documentation to ensure all quality specifications were met.
- Conducted compliance audits of manufacturing operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepared and communicated inspection result reports to relevant departments, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Performed routine and non-routine product evaluations during various stages of production processes.
- Identified, documented, and reported any deviations from quality standards to management.
- Operated precision measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers, to assess product dimensions.
- Helped resolve production problems by notifying supervisors and working on corrective actions.
- Verified specifications conformance by measuring and testing samples.
- Determined grade of products and approved or rejected batches.
MATRESS LINE LEAD
Tempur Sealy
Belmont, MS
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored line for defective items and resolved equipment or material-related causes.
- Supervised production process and verified compliance with safety, GMP, and company requirements.
- Enforced proper PPE use and verified availability for line members.
- Managed employee performance through feedback, coaching, and discipline to support team development.
- Trained new employees in proper procedures and safety protocols.
- Set and communicated clear objectives and established deadlines.
- Coordinated with line leads to streamline workflow and prioritize tasks for efficient production.
- Monitored labor hours for accurate timekeeping records, reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies, industry regulations, and safety guidelines.
- Tracked daily output and communicated schedule delays to leadership for timely adjustments.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, resolving issues efficiently.
- Performed best practice quality checks on line and equipment.
- Documented daily production data, including output quantities and any deviations from set goals.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventive equipment maintenance and proactively replenishing materials.
- Oversaw production line operations to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Facilitated communication among team members by conducting meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Inspected, cleaned and sanitized work areas to remove safety hazards and reduce production errors.
- Minimized safety hazards by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Analyzed production orders to calculate necessary resource amounts and prevent production errors.
- Moved products to appropriate stations for further processing, labeling and packaging.
LPN, Med Nurse, QA, Infection Control, Tx Nurse
MSCC NURSING AND REHAB
Corinth, MS
05.2008 - 04.2021
- Followed infection control procedures when administering injections or handling biological wastes.
- Supported physicians in selecting medication therapies tailored to patient characteristics, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Performed nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions related to medication therapy.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all medications administered during shifts.
- Assessed patients for potential medication side effects or drug interactions.
- Implemented fall prevention measures for high-risk patients receiving sedating medications.
- Monitored and documented patients' responses to administered medications.
- Communicated with pharmacies and physicians to coordinate prescription refills.
- Informed patients about prescribed medications, clarifying purpose, dosage, side effects, and schedule to promote adherence.
- Partnered with healthcare team to develop and refine patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to their individual care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings discussing patient progress, concerns, or goals related to medication management.
- Reviewed medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established protocols.
- Ensured that all controlled substances were stored securely according to federal regulations.
- Prepared patients for appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Facilitated skill development for junior nurses and students in nursing practices.
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05-2008
Skills
- Administer medications
- Wound dressing
- Nursing documentation
- Nursing evaluations
- Health assessments
- Physical assessments
- Patient care prioritization
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency care
- End-of-life care
- Quality improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Care plans
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Update electronic charts
- Collaborative care planning
- Work coordination
- Staff supervision
- Team building
- Geriatrics
- Policy compliance
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Organization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient observation
- Wound care
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Excellent communication
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal relations
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Problem solving
- Active listening
Additional Information
Multiple Contact Hours in Quality Assurance, FEMA, Wound and skin care, and Incident Manager
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse, Medication Nurse
Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
05.2023 - Current
Medication Nurse
Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
08.2022 - Current
Medicare Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehab
06.2022 - 08.2022
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Landmark Nursing Home
05.2022 - 06.2022
Medication Nurse
Landmark Nursing And Rehab
04.2022 - 05.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Tempur Sealy
09.2021 - 02.2022
MATRESS LINE LEAD
Tempur Sealy
09.2021 - 02.2022
LPN, Med Nurse, QA, Infection Control, Tx Nurse
MSCC NURSING AND REHAB
05.2008 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Northeast Mississippi Community College