Jennifer Sims
Robbinsville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and is proficient with medical office technology and equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and phone systems, as well as MS Excel/Word/Outlook. Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and in written communications, and demonstrates great initiative.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Graham Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Robbinsville, NC
11.2018 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for facility with 35+ active patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Worked with healthcare team, including 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.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 70+ bed facility.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient care during diagnostic examinations.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
Knoxville, TN05.2009
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2006
High School Diploma -
Maryville High School
Maryville, TN05.2002
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Learning Strategies
- Transcribing Orders
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Dementia Knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Infection Control
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Educating Families
- Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge
- Patient Information Collection
- Healthcare Platforms
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Notifying Family Members
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Documenting Intake
- Documenting Incidents
- Assisting Physicians
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Care Planning
- Parkinson's Disease Knowledge
- Cancer Knowledge
- Breathing Treatments
- Counting Narcotics
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Injections
- Patient Triaging
- Tracking Symptoms
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Patient/Family Education
References Upon Request
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Graham Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Maryville High School