Jazmine Ukens
Abilene
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in clinical, inpatient, ED, and PACU patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently contributing to patient well-being. Focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results through effective communication and problem-solving.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic LPN
Heartland Health Care Clinic
12.2022 - Current
- Served as a patient advocate during medical consultations, ensuring patients received clear explanations of treatment options and side effects.
- Contributed to the development of clinic-wide quality improvement initiatives through regular participation in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Expanded nursing knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities including workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by meticulously monitoring and documenting vital signs, medications, and treatment responses.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prevented medication errors by accurately transcribing physician orders into electronic medical records system for clear communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries, ensuring optimal patient comfort during each process.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for prescribed medications and treatments, alleviating financial burdens on patients.
Med/Surg LPN, ER LPN, PACU LPN
Herington Municipal Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Reduced patient recovery time through diligent monitoring and timely intervention of vital signs.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information to ensure privacy rights were protected.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, contributing to precise execution and overall success.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes that led to more efficient workflows.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care procedures, promoting faster recovery and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, developing comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Charge Nurse
Smokey Hill Health and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Clinic LPN
SRHC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Served as a patient advocate during medical consultations, ensuring patients received clear explanations of treatment options and side effects.
- Streamlined patient flow within the clinic by efficiently scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and coordinating with healthcare providers.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Med/Surg LPN, ER LPN
Herington Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, contributing to precise execution and overall success.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences improving skills relevant to the role.
- Served as a mentor for new LPNs joining the Med-Surg unit sharing insights from personal experience.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Maintained detailed documentation, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough assessments of each new patient admission, gathering essential information for the development of individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care procedures, promoting faster recovery and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery to patients.
- Performed wound care management, preventing infection and promoting proper healing.
- Coordinated patient transfers safely between units or facilities by coordinating with other healthcare professionals involved in their case.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying needs, prioritizing tasks for effective time management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN Performance Improvement Coordinator
Memorial Health Systems
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Telephone Triage Nurse
SRHC
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate telephone triage services.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Education
License in Nursing -
North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS05.2017
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Nursing
- Office Management
- Phone Etiquette
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Time management
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Management
- Documenting intake
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing reports
- Patient Assessments
- Transcribing orders
- Medical Records Management
- Case management
- EMR / EHR
- Medical office administration
- Software
- EMR
- Microsoft
- Phone communication
- Email communication
- Employee Orientation
- Medication Administration
- Insurance Verification
- EMR systems
- Triage
- Immunization administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Prenatal care
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Postoperative care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Home health care
- Basic life support
Certification
Nursing License, PNIV, KS
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Clinic LPN
Heartland Health Care Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Med/Surg LPN, ER LPN, PACU LPN
Herington Municipal Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Smokey Hill Health and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 08.2021
Clinic LPN
SRHC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
03.2021 - 05.2021
Med/Surg LPN, ER LPN
Herington Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
LPN Performance Improvement Coordinator
Memorial Health Systems
09.2019 - 09.2020
Telephone Triage Nurse
SRHC
01.2019 - 09.2019
License in Nursing -
North Central Kansas Technical College