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Jessica Althouse

Wyandotte,OK

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Mercy, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Expert in HIPAA compliance and compassionate care, significantly contributing to team efforts for quality patient care. Skilled in both direct patient care and patient assessments, consistently prioritizing patient needs and accuracy. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy
07.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Collected specimens for the lab. Ensuring proper tubes and technique were used to collect specimens for lab testing.


Medical Assistant

Freeman Health System
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Carthage Technical Center
Carthage, MO
12.2022

Skills

    Medication Administration

    Direct Patient Care

    Vital signs monitoring

    HIPAA Compliance

    Compassionate Care

    Vital signs

    Patient Care

    Patient Assessments

    Medication Dispensing

    Immunization Administration

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy
07.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Freeman Health System
07.2018 - 07.2022

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Carthage Technical Center
Jessica Althouse