Jessica Smith
Stockton,CA
Summary
Passionate Wellness Nurse determined to give each patient the highest level of care and service through attention to detail and effective healthcare assessments. Looking to apply these skills in a leadership position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
2024.03 - Current
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Educated caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Business Office and Project Mang
Smith and Sons Appraisals
2013.06 - 2023.12
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Home Health
Private
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
Home Health Nurse
Private
2018.01 - 2018.01
- Providing wound care and assistance post surgery
- Including dressing changes and G-tube care.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNTIES INC
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
LVN, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Vocational Nursing
Kaplan
Stockton, CA12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Wound Care
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Diabetes Care
- Health monitoring
- Records Maintenance
- Electronic Health Records
- Medication Administration
Documentation
- Immunization Administration
- Wound treatment
- Ongoing care evaluations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wellness care plans
- Patient Assessment
- Geriatric Care
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse - State of California, 01/01/12, 09/30/24, 273159
Timeline
Health and Wellness Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
2024.03 - Current
Home Health
Private
2023.05 - 2023.08
Home Health Nurse
Private
2018.01 - 2018.01
Business Office and Project Mang
Smith and Sons Appraisals
2013.06 - 2023.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNTIES INC
2012.01 - 2013.01
LVN, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Vocational Nursing
Kaplan
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Licensed Practical Nurse - State of California, 01/01/12, 09/30/24, 273159
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