JESSICA LEBLANC
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Support needs of patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient.
Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
06.2022 - Current
- Enhance patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Reduce surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Provide quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Enable smooth postoperative recovery for patients by administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
- Improve patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Expedite discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosewood Nursing Home
Lake Charles, LA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitor, track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pediatric Center of SWLA
10.2013 - 07.2020
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Care Center
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Cashier
Lowe's
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
Retail Sales Clerk
L'Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
Cashier
Wal-Mart Supercenter
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05.2022
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Lagrange High School
Lake Charles, LA05.2006
Skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Customer Service
- Triage
- VFC Regulations
- EMR / EHR / Paragon
- Patient Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
Certification
- IV Therapy
- Clinical Laboratory Training
- First Aid/CPR
- ACLS
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosewood Nursing Home
05.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
11.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pediatric Center of SWLA
10.2013 - 07.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Charles Care Center
08.2013 - 09.2013
Cashier
Lowe's
02.2012 - 08.2013
Retail Sales Clerk
L'Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort
12.2009 - 10.2011
Cashier
Wal-Mart Supercenter
09.2006 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Sowela Technical Community College
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lagrange High School