JANIECE KOMEN
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with significant experience in providing quality patient care and supervision. Proven history of providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and implementing care plans. Skilled in managing personnel, coordinating with other departments, and assisting in physician-directed patient care. Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Recorded patient vitals accurately.
LPN CHARGE NURSE
PINNACLE CARE SPECIALTY
CEDAR FALLS, IA
04.2018 - Current
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
LPN OFFICE NURSE
MERCYONE
CEDAR FALLS, IA
04.2009 - Current
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN, PRIVATE DUTY
VA PATIENT
CEDAR FALLS, IA
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs
Customer Service
Iowa State Bank & Trust
Parkersburg, IA
06.2009 - 11.2019
- Handled customer service inquiries in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Trained new customer service personnel in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service protocols.
- Provided customer service support to clients.
- Provided customers with friendly customer service.
LPN CHARGE NURSE
CEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOME
CEDAR FALLS, IA
06.2008 - 03.2018
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing, catheter insertion and removal, administering medications, and IV treatments
- Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician orders
CNA
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH
WATERLOO, IA
06.2004 - 11.2008
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence
LPN Charge Nurse
NEWALDAYA LIFESCAPES
NewAldaya, IA
11.2001 - 06.2008
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
CNA
WINDSOR CARE
CEDAR FALLS, IA
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks while ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, to monitor patient health.
- Responded to call lights to deliver emergency assistance and care, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
Education
Basic Life Support -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA09.2024
Certificate of Completion - Abuse of Dependent Adults
ATrain Education Inc.
IA06.2019
Expanded IV Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirkwood Community College
IA01.2013
Certificate of Completion - Supervision in Healthcare Facilities
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Purchasing And Supplies Management
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
Nakuru Kenya05-1998
Skills
- Customer relations
- Documentation
- In-store support
- Punctuality and reliability
- Team development
- Customer education
- CPR
- IV therapy
- Palliative care
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Pediatric nursing
- Scheduling
Certification
LPN
- IV THERAPY
- Supplies and Purchasing Management.
- C.P.R
- Arizona Food Handler training
References
- DEBRA SHILLING, Director Of Nursing, PINNACLE CARE SPECIALTY, (319) 268-0489, dschilling@careinitiative.org
- LORI MAYFIELD, Iowa state bank,319-961-1344
- SHEELEN HATCH,Human Resource Director NewAlday , 641-751-3956
Awards
- Expanded IV Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/15/13
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024
- C.N.A of the year 2001
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Affiliations
Nurse
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
maasai
Professional
Kikuyu
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
11.2023 - Current
LPN CHARGE NURSE
PINNACLE CARE SPECIALTY
04.2018 - Current
LPN, PRIVATE DUTY
VA PATIENT
02.2017 - 07.2020
Customer Service
Iowa State Bank & Trust
06.2009 - 11.2019
LPN OFFICE NURSE
MERCYONE
04.2009 - Current
LPN CHARGE NURSE
CEDAR FALLS LUTHERAN HOME
06.2008 - 03.2018
CNA
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH
06.2004 - 11.2008
LPN Charge Nurse
NEWALDAYA LIFESCAPES
11.2001 - 06.2008
CNA
WINDSOR CARE
Basic Life Support -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Certificate of Completion - Abuse of Dependent Adults
ATrain Education Inc.
Expanded IV Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate of Completion - Supervision in Healthcare Facilities
Hawkeye Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Purchasing And Supplies Management
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
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