Jessica VanOss
Rapid River,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic LPN bringing 10+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Nurse
VA Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided emergency care for patients suffering from Mild injury's to trama injury's, care for Vets who were unable to get appointments with there primary Doctor.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on low level trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic injury.
- Help facilitate patient transfer to other hospitals for high level trama
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Dialysis Nurse
Dickinson County Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2008
- Oversaw administration of Hemodialysis dialysis.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized DCHS automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Nursing Home LPN Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotic and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Certificate in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI05.2000
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Cardiac Monitors
- EKG
Timeline
ER Nurse
VA Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2011
Dialysis Nurse
Dickinson County Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2008
Nursing Home LPN Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2000 - 06.2001
Certificate in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Bay De Noc Community College
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