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Janice Lemons

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Aveanna Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and patient safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through accurate documentation and effective communication. Skilled in trach care and vital signs monitoring, fostering a compassionate environment for optimal patient care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating communication among healthcare team members and supporting continuity of care.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Monitored patients on ventilator. Performed trach changes and trach care as ordered by physician.
  • Administered feedings orally or by feeding tubes as ordered by physician.
  • Performed or assisted patients with activities of daily living.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs and intake/output and documenting relevant information as required.
  • Obtained patient vital signs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to plan of care.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Back Office Manager

Atlanta Pediatric Partners
04.2007 - 05.2016
  • Obtained vital signs and patient's concerns and document in medical record.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered oral medications, injections and vaccines.
  • Trained new nursing staff for development of facility.
  • Telephone Triage for patient's concerns with appropriate responses.
  • Phone new prescriptions and prescription refills to pharmacy.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
06-1993

General Studies

Henry McNeal Turner High School
Atlanta, Ga
06-1976

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Trach changes/Trach Care
  • Catheters/Catheter Care
  • Monitoring Intake/Output
  • Breathing treatments
  • Home Healthcare
  • ADL assistance
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Ventilators
  • Feeding Tubes

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare
01.2017 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse/Back Office Manager

Atlanta Pediatric Partners
04.2007 - 05.2016

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Atlanta Technical College

General Studies

Henry McNeal Turner High School
Janice Lemons