Jennifer Jackson
Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
Louisville , KY
05.2019 - Current
- Carried out additional nursing tasks to support physician care.
- Offered essential support for both the physical and emotional needs of patients' families.
- Carried out regular lab tests encompassing urinalysis and blood sugar measurements.
- Guaranteed timely and precise medication administration as per physician's instructions.
- Recorded detailed medical information for ongoing patient care.
- Communicated observations to supervisor or physician.
- Advised on medication management and other health-related subjects.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Observed patient progress during treatments, promptly reporting abnormalities to the healthcare team.
- Utilized interviews and physical examinations to evaluate patient requirements while maintaining safety protocols.
- Supported patients and families in making end-of-life decisions.
- Delivered essential wound care treatments.
- Conducted daily patient rounds ensuring comfort and supply availability.
- Prepared necessary equipment for treatments in accordance with policies.
- Measured intervention effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
- Guided personnel on handling specific types of medical cases.
- Kept unit well-supplied by maintaining optimal levels of medical inventory.
- Worked with various teams to establish long-term patient goals.
- Administered prescribed medications orally.
- Monitored and documented changes in patient health.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition.
- Recorded and tracked patient vital signs.
- Assessed changes in blood glucose levels post-medication.
- Alerted supervisors about patients' status and care needs.
- Responded to patient and family inquiries.
- Conducted interviews with patients to gather comprehensive medical histories.
- Enhanced patient and employee safety through accurate identification and reporting.
- Executed rehabilitation plans to promote swift patient recovery.
- Recorded times and amounts of administered medications on patient charts.
- Monitored vitals to prevent drug interactions and aid in diagnosis.
- Facilitated diagnostic testing through efficient sample collection.
- Oversaw patient records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Coordinated discussions among patients, families, healthcare teams.
- Supported efforts aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.
- Documented variations in patient conditions, engaging with lead healthcare staff.
LPN Charge Nurse
Nazareth Home
Louisville , Kentucky
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Louisville , KY
11.2004 - 05.2008
- Handled various nursing responsibilities effectively.
- Delivered comprehensive support tailored to the needs of patients and their loved ones.
- Administered various diagnostic tests, including urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring.
- Ensured precise medical documentation for patient health conditions.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition or behavior.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure superior patient care.
- Attended training sessions to remain current on new nursing techniques.
- Ensured timely communication of deviations in patient conditions.
- Conducted patient evaluations via interviews and physical examinations.
- Conducted dressing changes and cleaning of wounds.
- Ensured proper equipment preparation before treatments.
- Analyzed intervention outcomes based on patient responses.
- Maintained constant availability of necessary medical supplies.
- Delivered prescribed medications following doctor's instructions.
- Monitored patient health conditions.
- Secured required medical attention based on observed patient concerns.
- Tracked changes in patient vitals for accurate current condition assessments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Conveyed patient concerns to nursing supervisors.
- Responded to patient and family inquiries about optimal treatment methods.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical history.
- Advocated for patient and employee safety through accurate identification.
- Ensured patient readiness using sterile methods.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Facilitated understanding of diagnoses by discussing with patients and their families.
- Determined appropriate solutions for patient requests.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
- Instructed caregivers on wound management.
- Utilized medical devices effectively.
- Collaborated with medical staff to review intervention outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to HIPAA laws by maintaining strict patient data procedures.
- Ensured patients were ready for examinations and treatments.
- Counseled clients, patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ06-2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY08-1996
Skills
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diagnostic testing
- Post operative care
Timeline
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
05.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Nazareth Home
06.2015 - 05.2019
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University
Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing