Jennifer Fisher
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke,VA
2027
years of professional experience
Seasoned LPN with proven expertise at Carilion Clinic and, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in identifying patients needs for further behavioral health concerns, and setting up appointments for following from ED discharges. I excel in communication and compassion for our patients who may be experiencing difficult times and need guidance on the next step to get them back on track.
Work History
LPN
- Make appointments with our Gap Clinic for patients who have been released from the hospital with behavioral health concerns.
- Outreach made to establish temporary care for patients who have been released from a ED setting for behavioral health.
- Educated patients and families on Gap Clinic services to enhance understanding and support achievement of patient goals.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations. to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN Charge Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and facility protocols.
- Managed patient assessments, documentation, and medication administration for optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and improve service quality.
- Facilitated efficient communication between families, patients, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations within the facility.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance standards.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Associate of Science - Business Management
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
EMR / EHR
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient intake
Caregiving skills
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Outpatient care
Medication reconciliation
Patient safety protocols
Staff direction and task delegation
Tuberculosis testing
Empathetic and compassionate
Psychotropic medications
Documenting incidents
Samples collection
State licensed practical nurse
Type EMR software
Caring for wounds
Biomedical hazard disposal
EKG administration
Educating families
Counting narcotics
HIPAA protocols
Cultural competence
Licensed practical nurse
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Charting and recording
Certified in CPR/AED
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Intravenous medications
Specimen collection
Patient support
Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Facilities Of America
09.2011 - 04.2013Read More
LPN
Carilion Clinic
2012 - CurrentRead More
Virginia Western Community College
LPN from Practical Nursing
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Virginia Western Community College
Associate of Science from Business Management
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