Jessica Corrigan
Sauk Rapids,MN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at CentraCare Health, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration, technical skills and empathetic care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores. Committed to quality improvement and collaborative teamwork in delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St Cloud MN
04.1995 - 01.2025
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented relevant information to enhance patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St Cloud Technical And Community College
St Cloud MN04.1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preventive care
- End-of-life care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous medications
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Accomplishments
- Patient and Staff Satisfaction Committee member
- Increased Patient Satisfaction by developing and securing funds for a patient comfort care repository
- Instituted a dignity care closet for patients
- Resource Nurse
- Relay for Life Captain
- Leader of PCA skills lab sessions
- COVID nurse
- Member of new staff interviewing panel
- Member of staff scheduling committee
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
04.1995 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St Cloud Technical And Community College
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