Juanita London
Clementon
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Lions Gate, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven track record in developing effective care plans and leading interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for compassionate communication and commitment to health and safety compliance, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Lions Gate
Voorhees
08.2021 - Current
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluates patient care needs, prioritizes treatment, and maintains patient flow.
- Initiated and maintained documentation required for Medicare and Medicaid compliance.
- Maintains the safety, respect, and dignity of residents.
- Provides quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Provides patient education.
- Responsible for primary care and case management for nutrition, respiratory, and medication management, including IV/ PICC infusions with patients with multiple disease processes and post-op care, including orthopedics.
- Uses the Nursing Process to determine necessary patient care.
- Putting new policies and procedures in place for assisted living facilities.
- Keeping up to date on rules and regulations for assisted living facilities in NJ.
- Supervising and delegating tasks to HHAs in a home health setting.
- Initiating and updating care plans.
- Supervising and delegating tasks to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Ensure that every employee in my unit complies with the CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations and Boosters.
- Performing COVID-19 tests weekly.
- Collaborating with a care team to ensure each patient receives the care they are care planned for.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Unit Manager
Berlin Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Berlin
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
- Developed and maintained budgets for the unit, closely monitoring expenses.
- Identified and oriented new staff members before deployment to assigned stations.
- Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virtua Berlin
Berlin
07.2014 - 04.2022
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
CALA, LPN
DPSP Healthcare
Woodbury
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Charge Nurse
DPSP HEALTHCARE
Woodbury
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center
Blackwood
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camden County Health Services Center
Blackwood
09.2008 - 11.2013
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden County Health Services Center
Blackwood
03.1998 - 09.2008
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Salem Community College
Carneys Point, NJ05.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Jerrothia Riggs School of Nursing
Camden, NJ01.2008
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Camden High School
Camden, NJ01.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Health and safety compliance
- Compassionate communication
- Team leadership
Awards
Daisy Award, 2019, Nursing excellence
References
- Michelle Harding, MSN, RN, 101 Huntington Drive, Hammonton, NJ, 08037, 856.889.6079, michelle1130@comcast.net
- Chanell Trader, BSN, RN, 8362 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109, 609-315-6231
Certificates
BLS
License
New Jersey, #26NP06053700
Accomplishments
- Deans List at Salem Community college Spring and Summer 2022
Certification
- Daisy Award recipient in 2019
Timeline
Unit Manager
Berlin Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Lions Gate
08.2021 - Current
CALA, LPN
DPSP Healthcare
12.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virtua Berlin
07.2014 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse
DPSP HEALTHCARE
07.2014 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center
11.2013 - 10.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camden County Health Services Center
09.2008 - 11.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camden County Health Services Center
03.1998 - 09.2008
Associates - Applied Science
Salem Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Jerrothia Riggs School of Nursing
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Camden High School
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