Leann Jones
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over twenty years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Ridge Inn Nursing Home
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Real
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sombrilllo Nursing And Rehab
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Santa Fe Care Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Juan Center
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
02.2007 - 07.2019
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Ensured timely medication administration by accurately recording dosage and time in medical charts.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
09.1998 - 04.2003
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Home Health Aide
Basin Home Health
10.1996 - 05.1998
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
San Juan College
San Juan CollegeRN Classes - Nursing
San Juan College
Farmington, NmNo Degree - Bachelors Classes For Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM12.2019
GED -
Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
Clearfield, UT04.1996
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Infection Control
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Ridge Inn Nursing Home
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sombrilllo Nursing And Rehab
03.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Santa Fe Care Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Real
03.2021 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
San Juan Center
04.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
02.2007 - 07.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bloomfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2003 - 05.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
09.1998 - 04.2003
Home Health Aide
Basin Home Health
10.1996 - 05.1998
No Degree - General Studies
San Juan College
RN Classes - Nursing
San Juan College
No Degree - Bachelors Classes For Nursing
University of New Mexico
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
GED -
Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
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