Jessica Jeffers
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Buncombe County Detention Center
Asheville, NC
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
Pikeville, TN
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Followed all state and federal guidelines for medication administration
- Educated patients on the proper use of their medication
- Evaluated inmates for emergent and scheduled sick calls
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prosperity Pointe Assisted Living
Knoxville, Tennessee
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Administered medications per protocol and monitored patients
- Collected and documented vital signs
- Monitored physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patients and obtained necessary care for medical or psychiatric intervention
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to develop care of plan for patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bibb County Correctional Facility
Brent, AL
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Followed all state and federal guidelines for medication administration
- Educated patients on the proper use of their medication
- Emergent and scheduled sick calls
- Routine treatments such as wound care and blood pressure monitoring
- Infirmary and charge nurse duties
- Triage sick call requests
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morgan County Correctional Complex
Wartburg, TN
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Medication administration
- Educated patients on the proper use of their medication
- Provided patients with emergent and routine sick calls
- Triage routine and emergent sick call requests
LPN Supervisor
Knox County Sheriff's Office - CAPP
Knoxville, Tennessee
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Provided chronic, acute and emergent care to incarcerated individuals
- Medication administration
- Assisted with training of new employees
- Assisted with scheduling of nursing staff and rotating their duties
- Assisted other nursing supervisors with grievances inmates had about medical issues
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
HUNTSVILLE, TENNESSEE04.2013
Skills
- IV Therapy
- Management Experience
- Emergency Management
- Medication Administration
- Correctional Experience
- Geriatric Experience
Timeline
LPN
Buncombe County Detention Center
03.2024 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
11.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bibb County Correctional Facility
09.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morgan County Correctional Complex
05.2020 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prosperity Pointe Assisted Living
04.2019 - 12.2023
LPN Supervisor
Knox County Sheriff's Office - CAPP
09.2013 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology