Jeffrey Weeks
Derby
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in tracheostomy care, medication administration, and pediatric nursing. Committed to delivering high-quality patient assessments and compassionate caregiving to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
Wichita, KS
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain safety standards in home settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services provided during home visits.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN/Home Health LVN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Wichita, KS
01.2017 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal care delivery.
- Assisted in daily patient assessments, documenting vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Utilized electronic health records to track patient information efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments, ensuring high-quality patient care standards.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN/Home Health LVN
Encompass Home Health
Wichita, KS
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding health conditions.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
LPN/Home Health LVN
Home Healthcare Connections
Wichita, KS
05.2005 - 12.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures during patient care.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita Area Techincal College
Wichita, KSSkills
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Vitals collection
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Nursing documentation
Timeline
LPN/Home Health LVN
Aveanna Heathcare
06.2025 - 06.2026
LPN/Home Health LVN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
01.2017 - 07.2025
LPN/Home Health LVN
Encompass Home Health
01.2015 - 12.2016
LPN/Home Health LVN
Home Healthcare Connections
05.2005 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita Area Techincal College