Jessica McDonald
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with a proven track record at Home Health, adept in chronic disease management and patient care. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication and physician collaboration, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. Expert in clinical documentation and tracheostomy care, consistently achieving successful patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Home Health
North Las Vegas, USA
05.2018 - Current
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to ensure that emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
LVN
High Desert Hospice
Victorville, USA
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed comprehensive plans of care for end-of-life patients while offering emotional support and guidance
- Supported families during challenging times by providing resources or referrals when needed
- Assisted with coordination of services such as nutrition counseling or spiritual support as needed
LVN Charge Nurse
Knolls West Post Acute
Victorville, USA
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
Education
Associate of Science -
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA08.2023
LVN -
Four-D College
Colton, CA07.2008
Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Pain Control
- Patient Care
- Physician Communication
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Home Health
05.2018 - Current
LVN
High Desert Hospice
12.2015 - 06.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
Knolls West Post Acute
10.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Science -
Victor Valley College
LVN -
Four-D College
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