Jayna Lester
Indianola
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Unity Point Health Methodist, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Committed to delivering holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional needs, fostering patient satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Methodist
07.2014 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Assessed patients' conditions, documenting changes accurately to inform treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Point Health Methodist
07.2005 - 2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
St Louis, MO12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Urbandale, IA10-2013
LPN - Nursing
Kaplan University
Urbandale, IA12-2012
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, IA05-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
Certification
BLS Certified Instructor
Mandatory Reporter
CRRN Certified
Chemo Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Methodist
07.2014 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Point Health Methodist
07.2005 - 2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
LPN - Nursing
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School