Jessica Melton
Sparta,TN
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Signature HealthCARE, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessments, I significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives. My dedication to patient-focused care and ability to manage multiple priorities stand out, reflecting my strong clinical judgment and empathetic approach to nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
06.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, contributing to efficient patient care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex patient situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop appropriate action plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Healthcare Corp
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crossville, TN04-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Emergency response
- EMR / EHR
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Healthcare Corp
09.2017 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
09.2016 - 02.2018
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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