JENNIFER PAYNE
Spokane
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with patient care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wardmaster
United States Army
06.2022 - Current
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased productivity, improved processes, and higher customer satisfaction levels.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to prevent stock shortages and overages that could delay operations.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Improved safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and policy enforcement.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Mentored junior team members to support their career development while reinforcing essential job skills.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
LVN
THR-CSO
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with supervising RN to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Cared for over 6 MED-SURG patients each day with quality-driven support
Critical Care LVN
United States Army
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
WWHAA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
WWHFTW
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Aveanna Heathcare
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education
Army Vocational Nurse Program -
Burleson High School
Tacoma, Burleson, WA, TX11.2015
High School Diploma -
Burleson High School
Burleson, TX06.2014
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Team-building
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Home health care
- Mental health care
- Quality improvement
- Disease prevention
Affiliations
- Maintained credentialing and practice of Vocational Nursing while also moving up the ranks withing the Army. Completed NCO training as well as securing a promotion to the level of Sergeant. Committed to responsibilities as an NCO and a Licensed Vocational Nurse both within the military and civilian side.
Certification
- Vocational Nursing License
- BLS
- EPIC
Daisy Award
In 2021 I was nominated at Texas Health for a Daisy Award for exceptional patient care. Going above and beyond to ensure the patient was comfortable and experienced the best care.
Timeline
Wardmaster
United States Army
06.2022 - Current
LVN
THR-CSO
09.2021 - 06.2022
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
WWHAA
08.2020 - 06.2021
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
WWHFTW
05.2019 - 07.2020
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Aveanna Heathcare
07.2016 - 03.2019
Critical Care LVN
United States Army
01.2016 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Burleson High School
Army Vocational Nurse Program -
Burleson High School
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