JODY MASSA
Green Forest,AR
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and wound care. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and implementing effective infection control measures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springs of Mt. Vista
Harrison, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication use, and care procedures.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Blossoms of Berryville
Berryville, AR
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough health assessments and accurate medication administration.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between shifts through clear communication with colleagues during handovers.
- Prevented medical errors by strictly following medication administration guidelines and double-checking dosage calculations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Beloved Staffing
Taylorsville, NC
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced safety standards within the healthcare environment.
- Implemented interventions in response to changes in patient conditions promptly after notifying supervising RNs or physicians as appropriate under scope practice limitations set forth by state licensure regulations.
- Provided skilled wound care management by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds for signs of infection or complications.
- Documented patient information meticulously in electronic medical records to maintain accurate data for clinical decisionmaking.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingston Residence of Hickory
Hickory, NC
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective patient care plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Rehabilitation
San Bernardino, CA
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Administered medications and treatments according to established care plans.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills in caring for multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining high standards of care delivery.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by proactively addressing concerns related to privacy, consent, and ethical decision making.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Wilmington, OH
05.2002 - 06.2006
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continental Manor
Blanchester, OH
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and documenting changes in condition.
- Provided support to nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro OH 03-2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Counting narcotics
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springs of Mt. Vista
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Blossoms of Berryville
06.2024 - 09.2024
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Beloved Staffing
01.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingston Residence of Hickory
06.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 01.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinton Memorial Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continental Manor
03.2000 - 05.2002
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College
Rising star award, nurse of the month
I was selected for the rising star award because I had only been working there for 2 months.