Jennifer Dickson
Terrell,NO
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in being a charge nurse and treatment nurse. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Also looking to increase knowledge and proficiency at being a MDS coordinator
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Acres Health And Rehab
2023.09 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LVN Charge Nurse
ATC
2021.10 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
MDS Coordinator
The Hillcrest Of North Dallas
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kemp Care Center
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
2019.03 - 2021.10
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Highland Meadows Health And Rehab
2016.10 - 2019.03
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
LVN Treatment Nurse
Windsor Care Center
2014.08 - 2016.09
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX10.2011
Skills
- Office Support
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Chart Management
- Patient Triage
- Collecting Vitals
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient Engagement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Assessing Residents
- Insulin Administration
- Patient Admission
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Administering Treatments
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control Protocols
- Employee Oversight
- Disease Processes
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden Acres Health And Rehab
2023.09 - Current
MDS Coordinator
The Hillcrest Of North Dallas
2023.06 - 2023.07
LVN Charge Nurse
Kemp Care Center
2022.06 - 2023.06
LVN Charge Nurse
ATC
2021.10 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Crestwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
2019.03 - 2021.10
LVN Charge Nurse
Highland Meadows Health And Rehab
2016.10 - 2019.03
LVN Treatment Nurse
Windsor Care Center
2014.08 - 2016.09
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas Nursing Institute
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