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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
09.2023 - 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
10.2021 - 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
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • 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
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • 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
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • 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
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • 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, TX
10.2011

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
09.2023 - Current

MDS Coordinator

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas
06.2023 - 07.2023

LVN Charge Nurse

Kemp Care Center
06.2022 - 06.2023

LVN Charge Nurse

ATC
10.2021 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Crestwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 10.2021

LVN Charge Nurse

Highland Meadows Health And Rehab
10.2016 - 03.2019

LVN Treatment Nurse

Windsor Care Center
08.2014 - 09.2016

Associate of Science - LVN

Dallas Nursing Institute
Jennifer Dickson