Jovon Sledge
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly skilled LPN Office Nurse with background in primary care and hospital settings. Experience includes patient care, health assessments, treatment plan development and implementation, collaboration with doctors and healthcare team members. Strengths include effective communication, strong clinical skills, adaptability to different environments and situations. Notable impact made through contribution to improvement of patient health outcomes and enhancement of office efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Southern Nevada Healthcare System
North Las Vegas, NV
06.2011 - Current
- Performed vital signs on patients, including height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to nursing practice standards within the clinic setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered injections and immunizations according to clinic protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Ordered laboratory tests, monitored results and reported any abnormalities to physician staff.
- Conducted pre-screenings for new patients prior to their appointment with a physician.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments and preventive health care measures.
- Assisted physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
- Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their health status or treatment plan options.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for follow-up visits and referrals to specialists as necessary.
- Identified potential safety risks for patients based on assessment findings and communicated them promptly.
- Maintained a clean environment by properly disposing of contaminated items according to policy guidelines.
- Managed medication inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals established by physicians during office visits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as Diabetic Educator , Primary Care team Dietitians and other important entities of the Endocrinology team when providing comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided appropriate emotional support to patients while they were receiving care at the clinic.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Assist with various procedures such pertaining to Endocrinology such as Thyroid Biopsy .
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN Corrections
Clark County Detention Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication,, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
St Francis Career College
Lynwood, CASome College (No Degree) - Pre-req For Nursing
CSN
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Anatomy and physiology
- Immunization Administration
- Health Promotion
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- Scrubbing Patient chart to Ensure patient is prepared for specialty appointment
- Interfaculty Coordination of care
- Assist with obtaining medical records from outside VA facility to assist with plan of care
- Managing Patient care such as review normal lab results and plan of care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Southern Nevada Healthcare System
06.2011 - Current
LPN Corrections
Clark County Detention Center
03.2009 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
St Francis Career College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-req For Nursing
CSN