Jessica Evans

• 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.

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.