Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Jill E. Lavery

Tipton,MO

Summary

Driven nursing professional with 27 years' experience in ltc and phlebotomy care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 27+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to all patients. Knowledgeable about care plans and medical requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lpn Director of Nursing

Rock Island Village
Eldon , Missouri
07.2017 - Current
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Executed extensive patient exams to create individualized care plans.
  • Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.

certified in alf assesments

certified to tech cma certifications

3 years deficency free state inspections

Lpn Charge Nurse

Jefferson City Nursing And Rehab
Jefferson City, MO
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.

Lpn Charge Nurse

Golden Living Centers
Jefferson City, MO
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.

Lpn Charge Nurse

Villa Marie
Jefferson City, MO
09.2004 - 07.2013
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 35 to 40 patients per day in 40-bed unit.

Education

Associate of Arts - Lpn

Nichols Career Center
Jefferson City, MO
09.1993

Skills

  • Patient and family education
  • Current mo licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Supervision

Timeline

Lpn Director of Nursing

Rock Island Village
07.2017 - Current

Lpn Charge Nurse

Jefferson City Nursing And Rehab
07.2016 - 07.2017

Lpn Charge Nurse

Golden Living Centers
09.2013 - 07.2016

Lpn Charge Nurse

Villa Marie
09.2004 - 07.2013

Associate of Arts - Lpn

Nichols Career Center
Jill E. Lavery