Jessica Cook
Patriot,OH
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in patient care and medical administration, notably at Holzer. Excelled in patient records management and insurance collaboration, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery. Demonstrated leadership by training new staff, showcasing strong communication and meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability in infection control and psychiatric nursing, contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Holzer
05.2017 - Current
- Completed chart audits weekly on over 200 patients.
- Completed prior authorizations over the phone and online on all radiology and test ordered.
- Scribed for cardiology and pulmonary physicians, input orders, testing and medications.
- 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.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
ResCare
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Performed daily chart audits on 13 residential patients.
- Maintained paper charts and updated as needed.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Buckeye Hill Career Center
351 Buckeye Hills Rd. Rio Grande OH 4567410.2012
Skills
- Patient Records Management
- Infection control
- Psychiatric nursing
- Cardiac care
- Behavioral health
- Comprehensive Patient Records
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Comprehensive Patient Records
- Medication dispensing
- Attention to Documentation Detail
- Transcribing orders
- Mental health support
- Medical office administration
- EKG administration
- Incident Documentation
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
LPN
Holzer
05.2017 - Current
LPN
ResCare
02.2013 - 07.2018
LPN - Nursing
Buckeye Hill Career Center
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