Jessica Elam
Vian,OK
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in providing assistance to elderly and disabled patients. Skilled in managing care plans, and adhering to individual needs of each patient. Demonstrated strengths include excellent communication, patience, and ability to maintain patient dignity. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient comfort and well-being. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
Mays Home Health
Sallisaw
05.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Conducted home safety assessments to identify potential hazards or areas that need improvement.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate.
- Reported any changes in a client's condition or behavior to supervisor or appropriate healthcare provider.
- Contributed to the development of patient-centered goals for short-term and long-term care plans.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to Home Health Care services.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
Diabetic Nurse
Carter HealthCare
Tulsa, OK
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted assessments of patient's physical and emotional needs to provide appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided in-home nursing services to patients, including wound care, medication administration and patient education.
- Educated patients about disease management strategies such as diet modifications, exercise regimens and self-care techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.
- Perform skilled assessments, obtain FSBS readings, and administer insulin per physician orders.
- Communicate with physicians on critical glucose levels and coordinate care with other staff members.
Clinic Nurse
Indian Health Care Resource Center
Tulsa, OK
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Lead Nurse for Internal Medicine Physician
- Prepare patients for clinic visits, coordinate care with outside specialists and referrals.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Responsible for minor wound care/procedures, injections, and immunization administration.
Pulmonology Clinic Nurse
OSU Medicine
Tulsa, OK
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintain accurate patient medical records by recording past history, vital statistics, and test results
- Perform minor medical procedures including phlebotomy, injections, suture and staple removals
- Ensure quality patient care throughout daily clinic operations
- Prepare patients to be seen by physican including precertification of insurance for office visit, tests, and surgical procedures as ordered.
Diabetic Team Nurse
Carter Health Care
Tulsa, OK
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Work independently and consult with 2 other Nurses to manage care for Diabetic patients living in Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities
- Perform skilled assessments, obtain FSBS readings, and administer insulin per physician orders
- Communicate with physicians on critical glucose levels and coordinate care with other staff members
- Educate and teach proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to maintain highest level of functioning.
Assistant Health Care Coordinator
Legend Assisted Living
Tulsa, OK
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for providing all administrative and staffing duties as directed by RN
- Assist with performing pre-admit, 30 day, and annual assessments
- Oversee and direct resident care concerns as evaluated on care plan
- Continue to utilize the same skills as in my previous position as Resident Care Director.
- Provided case management services to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing of CNA's, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
Resident Care Director
Cedar Ridge Assisted Living
Broken Arrow, OK
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Immediate supervisor for a 65 bed facility including a specialized Dementia unit as well as a care staff of 24
- Perform Nursing assessments to develop and implement care plans based on individual needs
- Coordinate care with physicians and professional therapy teams to sustain highest level of functioning
- Maintain good relationships and effective communication with residents, family members, and staff.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Intake Specialist
Oklahoma Heart Institute
Tulsa, OK
12.2007 - 11.2012
- Prepared patients for physician appointments through obtaining vitals, EKG's, heart monitors, phlebotomy and specimen collections, injections, Transcriptions, ICD-9 and CPT coding
- Maintain and organize a friendly front desk as part of a patient/customer service oriented profession
- Efficiently managed the front desk in the areas of computerized processes, scheduling, billing, collections, medical records and insurance claims
- Interview and document information from patients regarding medical history, demographics and insurance information.
Education
ASN - Practical Nursing
Platt College
Tulsa, OK11-2012
Medical Assistant
Oklahoma Health Academy
Tulsa, OK12-2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care and Management
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Implementation
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Diabetes Management
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Home Health Care
- Physical Assessment
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Home Health Care Worker
Mays Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Diabetic Nurse
Carter HealthCare
08.2021 - 12.2023
Clinic Nurse
Indian Health Care Resource Center
10.2017 - 08.2021
Pulmonology Clinic Nurse
OSU Medicine
09.2016 - 10.2017
Diabetic Team Nurse
Carter Health Care
04.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Health Care Coordinator
Legend Assisted Living
02.2014 - 04.2015
Resident Care Director
Cedar Ridge Assisted Living
11.2012 - 02.2014
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, Intake Specialist
Oklahoma Heart Institute
12.2007 - 11.2012
ASN - Practical Nursing
Platt College
Medical Assistant
Oklahoma Health Academy
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