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Jessica  Evans

Jessica Evans

Visalia,CA

Summary

I am a highly motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a passion for both nursing and education. I have 12 years of experience employed as an LVN with the Department of Corrections and I am set to graduate with my Registered Nursing Degree May of 2024. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of future nurses and am confident in my ability to make a positive impact at SJVC. I have a charismatic personality and strong interpersonal skills which enables me to effectively collaborate with colleagues and adapt to the evolving needs of the curriculum. I am a team player and I love that you learn something new every day as a nurse.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
06.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced patient recovery through diligent monitoring and timely interventions in both medical and mental health settings.
  • Respond to medical emergencies as they occur throughout the institution and provide life sustaining measures.
  • Skilled in the administration of Narcan and blunt/penetrating trauma.
  • Responsible for coordinating the LVN clinics in housing units working with a primary care team, performing/reading vital signs, EKGs, vaccinations, medication administration and other nursing care duties.
  • Provided both acute inpatient and outpatient care by assisting with feeding, bathing and ADL's.
  • Assisted in MD line by processing patient paperwork, noting provider orders and working closely with Pharmacy.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
  • Skilled at providing medication administration by consistently practicing the Six Patient Rights.
  • Provided extensive patient education relating to disease process and clarifying post-op instructions after procedures.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and training new nursing staff members.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.

Registered Nursing Student (LVN-RN Bridge Program)

Fresno City College
05.2023 - Current

The following was completed during RN hospital clinical rotation

  • Administered medications via PO, IVP, IV, IM, SC and NG
  • Inserted IV's and hanging IV fluids
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records via EPIC to record patient data
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care
  • Implemented extensive care plans with appropriate goals for patients
  • Extensive patient education given on diabetes management and variety of disease processes
  • Full head to toe assessments
  • Blood glucose checks and administration of appropriate insulin.
  • Maintained patient safety and emotional support
  • Catheter care
  • Variety of wound care and dressing changes
  • Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, promoting long-term health benefits.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Ambulating patients and assisting with ADL's.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2024

Associate of Science - Health Science

West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
05.2017

Vocational Nurse License - Licensed Vocational Nurse

College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
12.2011

Skills

  • Current LVN license
  • Pending RN May of 2024
  • Intravenous Certified
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Tenacity, Excitement and Passion for Nursing
  • Experienced and confident with CERNER
  • Critical Thinker
  • Multi-Tasker
  • Active Listener
  • Quick Learner
  • Effective Communicator
  • MS-Word/Excel
  • Medication Dispensing

Certification

IV Certified (2012-current)

LVN License (2012-current)

BLS-Basic Life Support with American Heart Association


Timeline

Registered Nursing Student (LVN-RN Bridge Program)

Fresno City College
05.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
06.2012 - Current

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing Program

Fresno City College

Associate of Science - Health Science

West Hills College - Lemoore

Vocational Nurse License - Licensed Vocational Nurse

College of The Siskiyous
Jessica Evans