Jeanne Higgins

• Provided direct patient care for Adults with disabilities and intellectual disabilities by supporting with administering medications and monitoring vital signs to ensure health stability.
• Assisting in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventive measures.
• Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers and Regional Centers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Foster a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, while training and mentoring new nursing staff members that join the team.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted clients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
• Deliver nursing care and health-related support across multiple program sites, including medication administration, G-tube feeding, first aid, and timely response to medical concerns and emergencies.
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile Medication Administration Records (MARs), medication logs, destruction records, and related clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain current participant health information within electronic documentation systems, including medication profiles, allergies, seizure records, treatment logs, and face sheets.
• Collaborate with supervisors, direct support staff, families, and healthcare providers regarding changes in diagnoses, medications, and individualized healthcare needs.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of Restricted Health Condition Care Plans (RHCCPs) and other individualized health documentation.
• Prepare incident reports, monthly tracking tools, and compliance-related documentation to promote continuity of care and operational readiness.
• Conduct site observations and compliance reviews to reinforce infection control practices, medication safety, sanitation standards, and licensing requirements.
• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), medical supply readiness, and maintenance of safe, sanitary, and organized care environments.
• Coordinate and facilitate CPR, First Aid, and AED instruction, as well as additional staff education sessions to support clinical readiness.
• Provide staff training on medication administration, choking prevention, infection control, food safety, and universal precautions.
• Reinforce nursing protocols through real-time coaching, observation, and follow-up support to promote adherence to established standards of care.
• Assist with onboarding and competency development for nursing staff and direct support professionals..
• Assisting clients with their meals, by following proper diet and consistencies, G-tube nutritional feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives while monitoring clients for high choking risk factors and requesting swallow evaluations when needed.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important client information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Evaluated client histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reviewed client history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Developed and implemented individualized client restricted health care plans according to title 22
• Provide on the spot trainings and in services on the medical needs of the clients we support.
• Deliver nursing care and health-related support across multiple program sites, including medication administration, G-tube feeding, first aid, and timely response to medical concerns and emergencies.
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile Medication Administration Records (MARs), medication logs, destruction records, and related clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain current participant health information within electronic documentation systems, including medication profiles, allergies, seizure records, treatment logs, and face sheets.
• Collaborate with supervisors, direct support staff, families, and healthcare providers regarding changes in diagnoses, medications, and individualized healthcare needs.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of Restricted Health Condition Care Plans (RHCCPs) and other individualized health documentation.
• Prepare incident reports, monthly tracking tools, and compliance-related documentation to promote continuity of care and operational readiness.
• Conduct site observations and compliance reviews to reinforce infection control practices, medication safety, sanitation standards, and licensing requirements.
• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), medical supply readiness, and maintenance of safe, sanitary, and organized care environments.
• Coordinate and facilitate CPR, First Aid, and AED instruction, as well as additional staff education sessions to support clinical readiness.
• Provide staff training on medication administration, choking prevention, infection control, food safety, and universal precautions.
• Reinforce nursing protocols through real-time coaching, observation, and follow-up support to promote adherence to established standards of care.
• Assist with onboarding and competency development for nursing staff and direct support professionals.

• Administered care for pediatric patients under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and organizational standards.
• Executed detailed head-to-toe assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions.
• Monitored vital signs, documenting changes accurately to support clinical decision-making by healthcare teams.
• Streamlined reporting processes for patient data, increasing efficiency in documentation and communication among staff.
• Conducted routine g-tube and tracheostomy care, including suctioning of secretions, in compliance with medical directives.
• Administered medications safely and effectively, monitoring patients for potential side effects and effectiveness of medication as per physicians orders
• Assisted with personal care activities including bathing, grooming, and dressing. Supported residents with meal preparation and nutritional needs, exercise and range of motion.
• Promoted a positive work environment through collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among colleagues.
• Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Followed the plan of care per physicians order

• Administered patient care for children, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and organizational standards
• Executed detailed head to toe assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions
• Monitored vital signs, and pain levels documenting changes accurately to support clinical decision- making by healthcare teams
• Conducting routine G-tube, cochlear implant tracheostomy care including suctions of secretions in compliance with medical directives
• Administer medications safely and effectively, monitoring for side effects, adverse reactions and the effectiveness of medication treatment per physicians orders
• Assisted with person care needs, toileting, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Supported patients with meal preparation, nutritional needs, exercise and range of motion
• Provided a positive work environment through collaboration, open communication and mutual respect among colleges.
• Complied with HIPPA requirements
• Always followed the plan of care per physicians orders

Just finished all required prerequisite am currently applying for a Registered nursing programs

• 3.56 GPA