Jillian Small-Elms
Whitney,TX
Summary
Credentialed Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 10+ years of experience providing compassionate care in Labor & Delivery, Operating Room and Post Partum environment.
Past patient care experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, memory care and providing end of life care with utmost dignity and respect.
Leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments.
Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health Medical Center
Merced, CA
6/15/08 - 01.2023
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Labor and Delivery, and Post Partum patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2011
Skills
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Active Listening
- Basic Math
- Organizational Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Problem Resolution
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Equipment Assembly
- Time Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Assessment
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Specimen Collection
- 70 wpm Typing Speed
- Appointment Scheduling
- Self-Motivated
- Reliable and Punctual
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Certification
- Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse with IV Certification - Active
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certified - Active
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health Medical Center
6/15/08 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Merced College