Jessie Baylor
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate patient care. Committed to ensuring patient safety and promoting health literacy.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Missouri System
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantange Nursing Services
2018 - 2020
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence in care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
2014 - 2018
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Career Center
Columbia, Mo07-2004
Child Development
Hickman High School
Columbia, MO06-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2003-2020
- IV certified
- CPR certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Missouri System
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantange Nursing Services
2018 - 2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
2014 - 2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Career Center
Child Development
Hickman High School