Jessica West
Waynesboro,MS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Committed professional with 16 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Case Manager
Pine Belt Mental Health
Waynesboro, MS
03.2019 - Current
- Lpn/DSP Observe and document all clients behavior, monitor for any signs of seizures, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, monitor safety of clients and staff , assist DSP in any ADL’s care, document any changes in medication and health conditions, educate client and family members of diet changes and lifestyle changes to help with current health diagnosis, relay any changes in health status to clients doctor, follow all orders and directions given by prescribing doctor, assist and transport clients to medical appointments and ensure clients have their medications
- Performed Zoom calls to communicate with clients and family members
- Increased telecommunication and document in client charts
LPN, Private Duty
Quality Healthcare And Hospice
Meridian, MS
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
LPN Office Nurse
Family Health Center, Inc.
Waynesboro, MS
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN School Nurse
Wayne County School District
Waynesboro, MS
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Update student’s medical record pertaining to any medical issues, allergies, stay up to date regarding any new rules regarding school nurses, simple wound care, monitor for contagious diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 600 students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
LPN
Waynesboro Family Medicine
Waynesboro, MS
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Input patient demographics, verify insurance, obtain patient’s vital signs, medication history, medical history, assist with in house procedures, blood draws, specimen collection, wound care, in house testing, prior authorizations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in physicians, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns..
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN
South Mississippi Correctional Institution
Leakesville, MS
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Provided medical treatment, respiratory treatments, assistance with ADL’s, medication administration, wound care, blood draws, documentation, specimen collection
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN
South Central Regional Medical Center
Waynesboro, MS
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2005
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MS05.2004
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient History Reviewing
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient and Patient's family education and training
- Individualized Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Record Reviews
- Patient Training
- Patient Data Gathering
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - since February 2006
P321294
Timeline
LPN Case Manager
Pine Belt Mental Health
03.2019 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Quality Healthcare And Hospice
07.2017 - 03.2019
LPN School Nurse
Wayne County School District
01.2014 - 01.2017
LPN Office Nurse
Family Health Center, Inc.
03.2012 - 05.2017
LPN
Waynesboro Family Medicine
01.2010 - 01.2012
LPN
South Mississippi Correctional Institution
08.2008 - 02.2010
LPN
South Central Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 08.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
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