Jessica Balthrop
Waurika
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Meridian Nursing And Rehab, skilled in clinical judgment and vital signs monitoring. Successfully developed individualized care plans, enhancing patient independence and emotional well-being. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Meridian Nursing And Rehab
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using point click care
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbrook Nursing Home
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Matrix Care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Red River Technology Center
Duncan Ok06-2022
Skills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse-2022
- Certified Medication Aide-2020
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Meridian Nursing And Rehab
07.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2023 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbrook Nursing Home
07.2022 - 11.2023
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Red River Technology Center
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