Jill Adkinson Ard
Crestview,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden at Crestview
10.2021 - Current
- Over seen resident care staff, training education, & discipllinary actions when needed.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the nurse practitioner.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center
Crestview , Florida
10.2000 - 11.2021
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center
Crestview, Florida
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
MacArthur Votechnology
Opp, AL05-2000
Skills
- Health screening
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- ADL assistance
- Written communication
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Examination and test preparation
- Breathing treatments
- Physical therapy assistance
- Sterilize equipment
- Procedure explanation
- Patient support
- Teamwork
- Family education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden at Crestview
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center
10.2000 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center
Practical Nurse - Nursing Education
MacArthur Votechnology