Joanna Williams
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in care planning and fostering strong patient relationships, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring quality care and emotional support for patients and families alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center
Henderson, NV
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Las Vegas City Jail
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
LPN Accreditation - Nursing LPN
Hunter Business School
Farmingville, NYBachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Marywood University
Scranton, PA06-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Patient relationship building
- Emergency response
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Care planning
- Palliative care
- Transcribing orders
- Caregiving skills
- Preventive care
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining nutrition
- Case management
- Trauma-informed care
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Certified BLS
- COVID Vaccinated
- Narcan Administration certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Las Vegas City Jail
09.2021 - 03.2024
LPN Accreditation - Nursing LPN
Hunter Business School
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Marywood University