Leslie Jafari
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Mercy, enhancing patient care through expert wound care and compassionate support. Leveraged clinical decision-making and vital signs monitoring to improve treatment outcomes. Mentored new staff, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to professional development. Achieved a significant reduction in infection rates through stringent infection control practices.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Mercy
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Three Springs Lodge
11.2012 - 08.2018
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
Beck Area Career Center
Red Bud, IL06.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Disease prevention
- Triage management
- Diagnostic testing
- Lab specimen collection
- Clinical decision making
- Patient documention
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
Certification
Certified to perform urine drug analysis and breath alcohol testing.
Timeline
LPN
Mercy
09.2024 - 11.2024
LPN
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
08.2018 - 10.2021
LPN
Three Springs Lodge
11.2012 - 08.2018
Certified to perform urine drug analysis and breath alcohol testing.
LPN Certification - Nursing
Beck Area Career Center
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