JESSICA L. BAUM
Syracuse,NY
Summary
I have been an LPN since 2022. I love the work I do so much, it doesn't really seem like work to me. I enjoy caring for people that can't care for themselves.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
2023 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Geriatric Care Giver/LPN
Loretto Nursing Home
04.2020 - 01.2023
- I work in an assisted living facility for Pace (Loretto). I help clients get dressed for the day, washed up, fed, toileted, assistance to ambulate, accompany to clinic appointments and give medication reminders.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Resident Advisor
Chadwick Residence
09.2018 - 05.2020
- I work at the Chadwick Residence (women's shelter) for 2 years with homeless women and children, we helped these woman with a place to live, resources to help them regain independence and get back on their feet to live on their own as well as finding a job.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
- Educated residents on university policies, promoting responsible behavior within the residence hall community.
- Monitored building security by conducting routine rounds throughout the facility.
Education
Other - Practical Nursing
OCM Boces
Liverpool, NYHigh school or equivalent - Elementary Education
GW Fowler High School
Syracuse, NY06.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Regulatory requirements
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Documenting incidents
- Counting narcotics
- Medical records security
- HIPAA protocols
- Tracking symptoms
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Charting and recording
- Licensed practical nurse
- Tuberculosis testing
- State licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Geriatric Care Giver/LPN
Loretto Nursing Home
04.2020 - 01.2023
Resident Advisor
Chadwick Residence
09.2018 - 05.2020
Other - Practical Nursing
OCM Boces
High school or equivalent - Elementary Education
GW Fowler High School
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
2023 - Current
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