Open To Work
LaFawn Jones
Nurse
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Wellness Nurse offering years of experience prioritizing residents with providing excellent nursing care and superior emotional support. Promoting active listening and rapport-building skills to all residents and their families. Quality leadership entailed with dignity and respect, in a positive and influential manner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Heritage Crossing
Bath, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored resident health at Heritage Crossing.
- Educated residents on health management and disease prevention techniques.
- Conducted health assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Educated residents on medication use and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality resident care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal resident outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to residents and families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pinnacle
Tallmadge, Ohio
06.2022 - 04.2023
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
Akron, OH 04.2010 - 01.2012
MAA - Medical Administrative Assistant
Akron Medical-Dental Institute
Akron, OH 08.1991 - 06.1992
Central-Hower High School
Akron, OHSome College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Stark State College
Akron, OH 02.2026 - 05.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASome College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Stark State College
Canton, OH 01.2007 - 05.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Electronic charting
- Attention to detail
- Resident and family support
- Obtaining vital signs and monitoring
- Therapy coordination
- Wellness resident care
- Wound care
- Reliability
- Documentation
- Care coordination
Certification
- LPN.150018.MEDS-IV, Ohio State Board of Nursing
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- NSLS 2026
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$38/hr - $1000/hrReferences
References available upon request.
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Stark State College
02.2026 - 05.2026
Wellness Nurse
Heritage Crossing
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Pinnacle
06.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
04.2010 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
Stark State College
01.2007 - 05.2017
MAA - Medical Administrative Assistant
Akron Medical-Dental Institute
08.1991 - 06.1992
Central-Hower High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
Liberty University