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Jessica Mello

Baxter,MN

Summary

RN graduate motivated and eager to start the next chapter in my career. Enjoy working in compassionate, fast-paced environments and can adapt easily to new surroundings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Mello Adult Foster Care
01.2017 - Current
  • Teach independent living skills, medication management, money management, coordinate care and manage all aspects of health needs, develop Support Plans, develop Individual Abuse Prevention Plans, work on social skills, and assist clients to participate in community events of choice. Maintain all licensing requirements for 245D and DHS, oversee staff, hire and train staff, and maintain documentation, all while providing an environment that allows clients to be members of a family and productive members of their local community.

LPN

Essentia Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patients struggling with addiction.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

LPN

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Primary care nurse of the dementia unit.
  • Assisted CNAs as needed, rounded with house Dr., passed/managed medications, wound care, and assisted families.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Behavior Modification A

State of Minnesota
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Behavior Modification A
  • Responsible for supporting individuals who may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, and medical complexities
  • Developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods
  • Evaluating and documenting outcomes, maintaining or modifying the plans, and performing related work as required
  • Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior support to individuals with challenging behaviors
  • Behavior Modification A

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Bemidji State university
08.2025

RN Associate of Science -

Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
05.2024

LPN DIPLOMA -

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE
01.2014

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE -

LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE
01.2007

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Professionalism
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Crisis Management

Certification

  • RN
  • LPN
  • American Heart Association CPR/AED BLS
  • Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

LPN

Essentia Health
01.2018 - 01.2019

Director

Mello Adult Foster Care
01.2017 - Current

LPN

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019

Behavior Modification A

State of Minnesota
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Bemidji State university

RN Associate of Science -

Northwest Technical College

LPN DIPLOMA -

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE -

LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE

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