Jessica Camasta
Jonestown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Wellspan Health
05.2024 - Current
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to increased levels of patient satisfaction with their overall care experience at the facility.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing activities for accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulations.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and their families during difficult times, serving as a key resource in addressing concerns or questions about the treatment process.
- Coordinated with other departments within the healthcare facility to ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients by addressing any gaps or barriers in service delivery.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams to provide a consistent level of care for patients.
LPN
Wellspan VNA
12.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Wound Care treatments per care plan
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator care.
- Specialized in Pediatrics and geriatrics.
- Gastrostomy, J, and Peg tube feeding, medication administration, and daily care.
- Supervisor
- Mentor
- Educational training and shadowing for onboarding nurses
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ShiftMed
10.2016 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Preop LPN
Physicians Surgical Center
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
02.2007 - 03.2022
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2006
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Catheter Care
- Clinical judgment
- Continuing education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Health Promotion
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- EMR Updating
- Care Plan Development
- Supply Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Incoming Call Reception
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Insurance processing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Sanitation Standards
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
LPN License
Tracheotomy Trained
Ventilator Trained
Nurse Educator and Mentor For Aveana Healthcare
BLS Certification
Work Preference
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
LPN Office Nurse
Wellspan Health
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Wellspan VNA
12.2021 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
Preop LPN
Physicians Surgical Center
02.2017 - 12.2023
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ShiftMed
10.2016 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
02.2007 - 03.2022
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
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