Jessica Murphy
250 Bounce Drive, Savannah,TN
Summary
Committed and knowledgeable Nursing Instructor with experience in developing and implementing nursing curricula in postsecondary educational settings. Skilled in creating engaging classroom environments, utilizing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. Demonstrated ability to mentor students effectively, fostering critical thinking and clinical skills. Contributed to the advancement of nursing education standards through curriculum development and assessment practices. Motivated clinical instructor excited to leverage several-year background to develop new generation of highly skilled and highly knowledgeable nurses. Expert in incorporating instructional technology to enhance didactic and clinical instruction while providing students opportunities to improve hands-on skills. Experienced professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Instructor
Adamsville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Adamsville, TN
11.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and counseling services to struggling students needing additional help or motivation.
- Conducted classroom lectures, laboratory activities, and demonstration sessions to teach CNA content.
- Encouraged critical thinking among students to promote problem solving skills related to nursing practices.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans for CNA instruction.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Evaluated student performance through written tests, practical exams, and other assessment tools.
- Provided support to students in mastering the skills of a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
- Instructed students on the proper use of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts.
Staff Development Coordinator
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Adamsville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
- Served as a mentor and coach for newly hired personnel.
- Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding workplace safety, diversity.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to identify deficiencies and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments of employee skill sets and identified areas for improvement.
- Provided guidance on job roles, responsibilities, expectations.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Adamsville, TN
10.2021 - Current
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Performed assessments of patients' physical condition and reviewed medical histories to develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Adamsville , TN
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Adamsville, TN
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waynesboro Health and Rehab
Waynesboro, TN
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Education
Train The Trainer For CNA Class - CNA Instructor
Train The Trainer
TN03-2023
IV Certified - IV
IV Certified
Parsons, TN01-2022
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN08-2016
High School Diploma -
Frank Hughes High School
Clifton, TN05-2006
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Continuing education
- Patient care techniques
- Motivational skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Assessment skills
- Supervisory skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluation
- Leadership and mentoring
- Classroom management
- Course planning
- Patient assessment
- Hiring procedures
- Hiring processes
- Continuing education requirements
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee testing
- Staff assessment
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Geriatric care
- Catheter care
- Medical office administration
- HIPAA protocols
- Medication administration
- Physical assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Infection control
- Tracking symptoms
- Immunization administration
- Clinical judgment
- Medical records security
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Patient management
- Patient safety protocols
- Caregiving skills
- Quality assurance
- Charting and recording
- Patient care
- Breathing treatments
- Psychotropic medications
- End-of-life care
- Preventive care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Vital signs
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Care planning
Certification
- IV Certified
- Train the Trainer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA Instructor
Adamsville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waynesboro Health and Rehab
01.2014 - 05.2015
- IV Certified
- Train the Trainer
Train The Trainer For CNA Class - CNA Instructor
Train The Trainer
IV Certified - IV
IV Certified
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Frank Hughes High School
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