Jazmyne Kissler
Mountainburg,ARKANSAS
Summary
I am currently a LPN student studying at ATU Ozark with a projected graduation date of May 9, 2024. I have worked as a PCA/PCT for the last 2 years on Medsurg and in ER. I plan to continue my education and obtain my RN license. I would love to continue my role of work in the ER!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT ER
Baptist Health
Fort Smith, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Documented all procedures on patients' charts in accordance with hospital policy.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during transport of patients from one area to another.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
PCA
Mercy
Ozark, AR
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Pharmacy Technician/Front End Associate
Walgreens
Alma, AR
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR05-2024
High School Diploma -
Mountainburg High School
Mountainburg, AR05-2021
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Infection Control
- Specimen Preparation
- Blood Collection
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- ADL Assistance
- IV Setup
- Taking Vitals
- EPIC Charting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- IV insertion & Removal
- ER experience
Certification
- CNA
- BLS/ CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCT ER
Baptist Health
05.2023 - Current
PCA
Mercy
06.2022 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician/Front End Associate
Walgreens
01.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Mountainburg High School