Jessica Dent
Gridley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Hospice LVN with a proven track record at Butte Home Health & Hospice, excelling in compassionate care and clinical documentation. Leveraged expertise in palliative care and pain management to enhance patient quality of life, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in healthcare software, demonstrating exceptional patient observation and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice LVN
Butte Home Health & Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Review orders and HHA Assignments
- Order medications as prescribed
- Triage calls, provide symptom management, caregiver education and assistance.
- Assist nurse manager with IDG meetings and assigned task
LVN Charge Nurse
California Park Rehab
05.2021 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supervise and work closely with CNA'S to provide the best care to our patients
- Daily assignment of 25-28 patients under my care
LVN Field Nurse
Medzed
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Traveled to different locations and met with patients in their homes and locations that best met their needs.
- Connected patients with the providers on my work iPad for visits.
LVN Charge Nurse
Hovlid
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse and physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked closely and supervised 2-3 CNA's each shift.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Butte College
Oroville, CA12.2018
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Triage management
- Bedside manner
- Charting and documentation
- Direct patient care
- Immunization administration
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
Timeline
Hospice LVN
Butte Home Health & Hospice
01.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
California Park Rehab
05.2021 - Current
LVN Field Nurse
Medzed
05.2020 - 05.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Hovlid
02.2019 - 09.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Butte College
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