Jeree Quezada
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Iredell Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
- 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
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Resident Care Coordinator/LPN Unit Manager
North Carolina State Veterans Home
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans
- Assessed performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Resident Care Coordinator/LPN
The Auberge
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients
- Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations in conjunction with operations staff and orthopedic spine and neurological spine specialists
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
LPN Charge Nurse
Silverado Scottsdale Senior Living
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures
- 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.
Activity Director/LPN
Talahi Care Center
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
CNA
Allpro staffing
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY08.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
St. Cloud, MN12.2017
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Vital Signs Recording
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Patient education and counseling
- EMR Systems
- Home care/long-Term care
Certification
- The American Heart Association BLS Instructor, 11/2022 -11/2024
- NC State Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse, 09/06/2023 -01/31/2025, License # 361387
Timeline
Registered Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Iredell Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
11.2022 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator/LPN Unit Manager
North Carolina State Veterans Home
06.2020 - 02.2023
Resident Care Coordinator/LPN
The Auberge
06.2019 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Silverado Scottsdale Senior Living
10.2018 - 06.2019
Activity Director/LPN
Talahi Care Center
05.2016 - 02.2018
CNA
Allpro staffing
04.2013 - 09.2015
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
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