Jennifer Liggins
Arp
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LVN
Christus Good Shepherd Health System
Henderson
10.2018 - Current
- Enhanced communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided patients with test results and explanations of findings.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for documentation.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient care needs.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families, fostering resilience during challenging situations.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Cultivated a culture of safety for patients and employees through diligent identification, reporting, and prevention measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 08.2017 - 08.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Specimen collection
- Patient care planning
- Infection control protocols
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- Patient care
- Compassionate care
- Patient and family communication
- Infection control
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Licensed practical nurse
- Vital signs
- Medication reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Living our values: Compassion
- Nominated for Living our Values: Dignity
- Ambassador for Epic go-Live training in Corpus Christi
Affiliations
- I have volunteered for school physical event 2 years in a row
- I volunteered at the Christus tent for the Freedom fest
- I volunteered for a health fair at a local junior high to educate kids on healthy sleep habits
Timeline
LVN
Christus Good Shepherd Health System
10.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Tyler Junior College
08.2017 - 08.2018