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Jessica Leavens

Fredericksburg,TX

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Licensed Vocational Nursing position. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Clinicals Experience

Schreiner University LVN Program
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
  • Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
  • Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
  • Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
  • Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
  • Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
  • Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Schreiner University
Kernville, TX
12.2023

Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

A New Beginning School of Massage
Austin, TX
11.2016

Skills

  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Adaptable
  • Compassionate
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Professional Ethics
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Nursing Clinicals Experience

Schreiner University LVN Program
01.2023 - 12.2023

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Schreiner University

Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

A New Beginning School of Massage

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