Joelena Sikkenga
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Monitors patient conditions and implements care plans to enhance outcomes and ensure safety. Experienced in EHR management and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Delivers high-quality care to diverse patient populations, leveraging strong clinical, communication, and time management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, LVN
Hillcrest Retirement Community
Laverne, California
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored patient conditions and utilized analytical skills to identify and report significant changes to supervising RN or physicians.
- Applied problem-solving skills to address challenges in care delivery, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Orchestrated interdisciplinary care plans, enhancing collaboration to improve continuity of care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication of care plans, progress updates, and patient concerns among multidisciplinary teams and family members to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and promote patient safety.
- Documented care activities and assessments accurately, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and facility protocols.
- Prioritized tasks and managed workflows in a high-volume environment to meet deadlines while upholding quality standards.
Triage and Field Nurse, LVN
All Saints Hospice/Bristol Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated hospice admissions, monitored and assessed patient needs, and delivered care to enhance comfort and quality of life at residence.
- Administered and ordered medications, supplies and durable medical equipment (DME) per physician orders.
- Documented all care and procedures using computerized charting.
- Updated case manager and interdisciplinary teams (IDT) on patient status, enabling coordinated care through effective email and verbal communication.
- Coordinated communication with county coroners, mortuaries, families, and physicians to ensure timely responses and updates.
Care Coordinator, LVN
Qualicare
Bozeman, Montana
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated home care for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring timely medication orders, DME, and supplies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Employed strong assessment skills to monitor patients' conditions, analyze trends in vital signs, and promptly escalate concerns to care teams.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of patient care, interventions, and progress in electronic health records (EHR), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated multiple patient schedules and met reporting deadlines to maintain seamless care delivery.
- Supervised care team of LPNs, CNAs, and shower aids, managing staff schedules and conducting interviews to ensure adequate staffing and quality care.
Triage/ Field Nurse
Brio Hospice
San Dimas, California
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Admitted, monitored, assessed, and treated hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in their residence throughout end-of-life care.
- Administered and ordered medications, supplies, and durable medical equipment (DME) per physician orders.
- Reported patient status to case manager, interdisciplinary teams (IDT), physicians, and families through clear and timely communication.
- Documented all care and procedures using computerized charting.
- Coordinated communications with county coroners, mortuaries, families, and physicians to streamline end-of-life processes.
School Nurse, LVN
Escondido Unified School District
Escondido, California
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered medications and monitored children with chronic conditions, ensuring proper management of Diabetes, Pulmonary diseases, heart defects, ADHD, seizures, and allergies.
- Assessed and monitored children for cold/flu symptoms, injuries, allergies, and communicable childhood diseases to ensure timely intervention and support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of vital records and immunizations while completing all required reports for school district and state regulations using computerized charting.
- Coordinated daily communication with RN and family members via email and verbally for health updates and to address concerns.
School Nurse, LVN
West Covina School District
West Covina, California
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and monitored children with diabetes, pulmonary diseases, heart defects, ADHD, seizures, and allergies, promoting overall health and well-being.
- Assessed and monitored children daily for common cold/flu symptoms, broken bones, contusions, allergies, and communicable childhood diseases, facilitating timely interventions and improving student health outcomes.
- Communicated daily with RN and family members verbally and via email to provide health updates and coordinate care, enhancing overall student well-being.
- Maintained and documented vital records, immunizations, and completed all reports required by school district and state regulations using computerized charting.
School Nurse, LVN
Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Assessed and monitored children ages 8-18 with mental and behavioral issues, contributing to tailored care plans and improved health outcomes.
- Administered and monitored medication side effects and facilitated scheduled therapeutic blood labs, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Executed all medical procedures according to physician instructions, maintaining high standards of care and compliance with health regulations.
- Participated in weekly case management meetings and updated charts in electronic health records (EHR), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
School Nurse, LVN
Ontario Center School
Upland, California
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Administered medications and monitored children with diabetes, ADHD, pulmonary and cardiac diseases, sickle cell anemia, and allergies to ensure effective health management.
- Assessed and monitored children daily for curable childhood diseases, contusions, broken bones, and allergies to identify and address health concerns promptly.
- Performed tube feedings via G-tube to support nutritional needs of patients.
- Administered tube feedings through G-tube in a clinical setting to meet patients' nutritional requirements.
- Team leader on the Los Angeles Disaster response team. Responsible to facilitating a triage unit.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center- Primary Care and Orthopedic Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and vaccines, performed wound care, and conducted dressing changes and staple/stitch removal to promote patient recovery.
- Assisted physicians with preparation, examination, and diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed patient call backs, accurately documented information, and provided clear discharge instructions to improve patient understanding and compliance.
- Prepared exam rooms and patients for office visits and procedures to facilitate efficient care delivery.
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
Ontario, California01-2018
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Northwest College
Riverside, California01-2013
Skills
- EHR management
- Electronic Health Records
- Epic systems management
- Remote Vital signs tracking
- Vital signs recording
- Medication management
- Telehealth consultation
- Chronic care management
- Patient care planning
- Discharge planning
- Palliative Care management
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare technology
- Patient charting tools
- Microsoft proficiency
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Nursing team management
- Patient education
- Patient communication techniques
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Triage and first responder trained for natural disasters., Trained w/ Los Angeles Fire Department
- PRo-Act (Professional Assault Crisis Training) trained.
Education And Licensure
- Associate of Science, Human Biology, National University, Ontario, CA, 08/01/16 - 05/31/18
- Practical Nursing Diploma, Northwest College, Riverside, CA, 08/01/10 - 05/31/13, Graduated as Class Valedictorian
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, 274912, California Board of Nursing, 04/30/27
- License Practical Nurse, LP054697, Arizona multi-state license, 04/30/30
Timeline
Charge Nurse, LVN
Hillcrest Retirement Community
06.2021 - 07.2022
Triage and Field Nurse, LVN
All Saints Hospice/Bristol Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2020 - 09.2021
Care Coordinator, LVN
Qualicare
12.2018 - 02.2020
Triage/ Field Nurse
Brio Hospice
11.2017 - 08.2018
School Nurse, LVN
Escondido Unified School District
05.2016 - 01.2018
School Nurse, LVN
West Covina School District
03.2015 - 05.2016
School Nurse, LVN
Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment
05.2014 - 06.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center- Primary Care and Orthopedic Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
School Nurse, LVN
Ontario Center School
10.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Northwest College