Jeanette Harvey
Springhill,LA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong focus on palliative care, medication dispensing, and patient advocacy. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient safety through effective infection control measures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Senior Nannies
Spring Hill
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for elderly patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate changes in patient conditions, reporting findings to nurses and physicians.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records using electronic systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance overall patient safety standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring rights are upheld and preferences respected.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care Now
Clearwater, FL
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records using electronic systems.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for elderly patients.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate changes in patient conditions, reporting findings to nurses and physicians.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance overall patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Health Care
Clearwater, FL
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs for patients in private home settings.
- Developed personalized care plans based on patient needs and health conditions.
- Documented all care provided accurately and completely in electronic medical records system.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as required to optimize outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity while maintaining safety.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with ambulation exercises or transferring between beds, wheelchairs, or other devices as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance overall patient safety standards.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring rights are upheld and preferences respected.
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
FSQAP, INC
Saint Petersburg, Florida
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly to detect any changes in condition or health status.
- Improved patient administer by medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by establishing trusting relationships and providing empathetic support during difficult
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Implemented safety measures to maintain a hygienic environment for patient care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Protected patient from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapeutic intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
Education
Practical Nursing Degree -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Saint Petersburg, Florida10-1999
High School Diploma -
Hernando High School
Brooksville, FL06-1986
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitori
- Cather Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Suctioning
- Chronic disease management
- Respiratory Care / Breathing Tx
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- HIPAA compliance
- Family communication
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Senior Nannies
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Care Now
10.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fusion Health Care
05.2018 - 06.2020
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
FSQAP, INC
04.2014 - 05.2019
Practical Nursing Degree -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Hernando High School