Jessica Graham
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, specializing in patient assessment and clinical skills. Proven ability to foster teamwork and demonstrate leadership, resulting in high-quality care and efficient medication administration. Consistently enhanced patient recovery outcomes and satisfaction in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with orthopedic and neurological conditions, including post-surgical patients, stroke patients, and those with traumatic injuries.
- Assisted with pain management, wound care, mobility support, and neurological assessments.
- Worked closely with RNs, physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to implement individualized care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory testing, following proper venipuncture techniques and infection control protocols.
- Provided tracheostomy care, including suctioning and monitoring for respiratory distress.
- Managed gastrostomy tube (G-tube) care, including feeding administration and site maintenance.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN (personal Care)
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Provided quality care to residents to maximize their capabilities and independence.
- Administered medication, treatments, or injections according to the physician's orders.
- Maintained attention to detail while confirming new orders per physician.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy while documenting nurses' notes and physicians' orders.
- Maintained a safe working environment for residents, staff members, and other personnel, following policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership and excellent communication skills to other team members.
- Communicated with family and physicians regarding any changes in the resident's status.
- Observe and report any changes in residents' cognition to the clinical manager or on-call physician.
LPN (skilled Nursing)
CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
Lebanon, PA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided quality care to each resident.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments per physician's orders.
- High attention to accuracy while documenting in nursing notes, physicians' orders, and reports.
- Performed necessary tasks and procedures, such as vent and trach care, wound care, straight catheter insertion, bladder scan, and care for residents with a feeding tube.
- Communicated and updated any changes to the resident, family, and physician.
- Provided leadership to CNAs, and works as a team player to provide exceptional care to residents.
- Observes and reports any changes in residents' cognition.
Education
Practical Nurse -
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, PA04.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- airway management
- Blood Sample Collection
- Vaccine Administration
Credentials And Licenses
- Practical Nurse License
- Basic life support and AED
- Telemetry Technician/EKG program
- Patient Care Assistant
- LPN clinical pathway
- LPN clinical ladder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
LPN (personal Care)
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS
09.2019 - 01.2024
LPN (skilled Nursing)
CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
05.2019 - 11.2019
Practical Nurse -
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
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