Jessica Hudgins
Cypress,IL
Summary
Experienced Correctional/Behavioral nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Experienced with providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse Corrections
Pulaski County Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mulberry Manor
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee facility coverage and flow.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Policy compliance
- Health Promotion
- Ethical Practice
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Disease Prevention
- Care Plan Development
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and Dependable
- Infection Control
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Wound Dressing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inventory Assessment
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Epic Systems
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Equipment Inspection
- Administrative Functions
- Management Team Support
- Performance monitoring
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Treatment Room Preparation
Accomplishments
- American Police Hall of Fame life saving award October 2023
- Employee of the Quarter May 2024
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse Corrections
Pulaski County Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Mulberry Manor
06.2021 - 05.2023
LPN - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
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