Jessica Alderman
Arnett,WV
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BSN RN
Centerwell home health
Beckley , WV
12.2021 - Current
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients at home or in the community.
- Led patient care conferences with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Created discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with primary care providers as well as community resources available for continued support after hospitalization.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Reviewed lab results and made necessary recommendations based on findings.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Provided home health nursing services, including wound care, medication administration, and patient and family education.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
- Counseled patients and families on end-of-life decisions when appropriate.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed in-home assessments and developed care plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding home health services provided by agency staff.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to home health nursing practice standards and regulations.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Documented all relevant information regarding patient's medical history, allergies. prior to surgery.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Beckley, WV12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Beckley WV08-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Academy of Careers And Technology
Beckley WV08-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Community health
- Emergency response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Diabetes management
- HIPAA compliance
- Fall prevention
- ICD-10
Timeline
BSN RN
Centerwell home health
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Academy of Careers And Technology
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