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Jodi Vantiger

Mount Pleasant,IA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospice Compassus
Washington, IA
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with RNCM.
  • Monitored vital signs, assessed symptom management, changes in patient condition and communicated changes to the RNCM.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and completed required documentation with each patient visit.
  • Trained new LPN staff members when hired.
  • Training provided to patients and families on symptom management and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Acted as liaison between physicians, and patients/families.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.
  • Monitored medication inventory levels.
  • Provided training on end of life.

Health and Safety Coordinator

Hope Haven Area Development Center
Burlington, Iowa
08.2006 - 08.2020
  • Investigated work related accidents.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of current safety programs.
  • Recommended corrective actions, updated safety plans and implemented new safety
  • Inspected workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety.
  • Led safety committee meetings, addressing concerns and implementing solutions.
  • Managed workers' compensation claims process and return-to-work coordination.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to ensure continuous improvement efforts.
  • Conducted workplace inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans and drills for various scenarios.
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • In addition, I provided nursing services to the day programs and the individuals that attended the programs.

License Practical Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse

Sunrise Terrace Care Center
Winfield, Iowa
05.1993 - 08.2006
  • Assisted in creating customized care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
  • Managed tube feedings, and catheter insertions/maintenance.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards during patient care tasks.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Handled patient admissions, transfers, discharges efficiently.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Acted as liaison between physicians, and patients/families.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient reactions daily.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care.
  • Conducted patient assessments and reported concerns/changes in condition to families and physicians.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families.
  • Administered medications and therapies and completed treatments and wound care in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated documentation.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to improve practices/processes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
05-1994

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Hospice Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family Communication
  • Physical Assessment
  • Health Education
  • Wound Care
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Educating families
  • Patient Assessments
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Writing reports
  • Caring for wounds
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Care Planning
  • Medical Records Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospice Compassus
08.2020 - Current

Health and Safety Coordinator

Hope Haven Area Development Center
08.2006 - 08.2020

License Practical Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse

Sunrise Terrace Care Center
05.1993 - 08.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeastern Community College
Jodi Vantiger