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Jessica Lawson

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 7 years of experience. Oversees and optimizes unit operations with self-directed and hands-on approach. Skilled at monitoring staff actions, completing patient checks and updating logs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

LPN Unit Manager

Scott Lake Health And Rehab
Lakeland, FL
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
  • Assisted in state survey with information needed or questions to be answered
  • Attended care plan meetings for residents and answered any nurse related concerns

MDS Coordinator

Scott Lake Health And Rehab
Lakeland, FL
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.

Pediatric LPN Specialist

Watson Clinic, LLC
Lakeland, FL
05.2014 - 06.2021
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
  • Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Telephone triage patients' needs according to severity of illness and need for medical attention
  • Communicate with insurance companies regarding medication coverage and prior authorization
  • Mentor and trainer to fellow new employees and LPN students
  • Administered medications and give injections

Education

LPN Certification - Practical Nursing

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
01.2013

Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistant

Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art

Edison Community College
Piqua, OH

Skills

  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Pressure Wound Treatment
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Nursing Standards
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • EMR Systems

Certification

IV Certification

CPR

BLS

Timeline

LPN Unit Manager

Scott Lake Health And Rehab
09.2021 - 02.2022

MDS Coordinator

Scott Lake Health And Rehab
06.2021 - 09.2021

Pediatric LPN Specialist

Watson Clinic, LLC
05.2014 - 06.2021

LPN Certification - Practical Nursing

Erwin Technical College

Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistant

Pasco-Hernando State College

Associate of Arts - Commercial Art

Edison Community College

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