Jill Brown
Elkton,FL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with a strong foundation in home health care. Focused on enhancing patient comfort and well-being through effective communication, personalized care strategies, and a commitment to patient advocacy.
Always remaining positive and encouraging through everyday communitcation with patient, family members and care staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employeed
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Administered personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and managed medications for optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Trained family members in basic caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe care environment.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient records and documentation practices.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences in care decisions.
- Evaluated care effectiveness, adjusting strategies to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Managed wound care meticulously, preventing infections and promoting healing effectively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Initiated emergency response measures when necessary, demonstrating quick thinking under pressure situations.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Healing Arts Urgent Care
Saint Augustine, FL
10.2006 - 12.2018
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment availability and reducing wait times.
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate information collection.
- Preformed varies lab testing such as urine drug screening, breathalizer. TIMIST eye exams, Pulominary function test, CLD certifications.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, improving flow of operations within clinic environment.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies when necessary to maintain adequate stock levels for clinical operations.
- Supported medical staff with routine clinical tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in patient intake procedures and data entry into electronic health records.
- Observed and documented vital signs, contributing to accurate patient assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
High School Diploma -
Land O Lakes Senior High School
Land O' Lakes, FL06-1985
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
St. Augustine, FL04-2016
Skills
- Oxygen administration
- Home health nursing
- Nebulizer treatments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Pressure ulcer management
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes care
- Hospice care
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Healing Arts Urgent Care
10.2006 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Land O Lakes Senior High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
First Coast Technical College