Marc Jacobs

• I provide care to patients in the Fast Track/Urgent Care of the Emergency Department
• I provide medication management, bandaging for injuries and wounds, cleaning of wounds, IV administration, documentation, pain management.

• I completed orientation in Behavioral Health
• I was responsible for providing medication administration to patients.

• Hillandale 1Clinic; Atlanta VA Medical Center
• My duties are to work with the Treatment Team in providing medication administration, wound dressing/care, and assist Veterans in activities of daily living
• I enter orders into the CPRS computer program, in accordance with policy
• I administer injections, perform phlebotomy, and coordinate PACT care appointments with Team
• I provide care in Nurse Clinic
• Full Coverage PDN Company-, Health Care
• I provided care for patients with various conditions (ALS, quadriplegic diagnosis)
• I monitored, changed and maintained ventilation computers and equipment
• I provided tracheostomy care, wound care, blood draws, transfers (from bed to chair), ADLs.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Practical Nurse

I provided care for patients with various conditions (ALS, quadriplegic diagnosis).

I monitored, changed and maintained ventilation computers and equipment.

I provided tracheostomy care, wound care, blood draws, transfers (from bed to chair), ADLs.

• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Administered medications and breathing treatments according to physician orders.
• Operated and maintained ventilator equipment used to treat patients.
• Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
• Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance using wheelchairs, hoya lifts and transportation to events, MD appointments and emergency hospital visits.

• Department at RRNCC
• I was responsible for approximately 24 patients on various “halls.” I provided emergency medical care and transport preparation to ER, when necessary
• I monitored rehab and LTC patients
• Assists in the development of individualized interdisciplinary plan of care
• Monitors patient/resident outcomes and reports abnormal findings to the Clinical Manager.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Physician Substitute (LPN)

Talecris Biotherapeutics, Raleigh, NC (A Grifols Company)

I worked as the first travel nurse, in Grifols, for 3 years. I was sent to various clinics to train newly hired

nurses in the process of determining donor suitability, utilizing Quality compliance and SOP procedures.

I was trained on both Company platforms (Talecris and Biomat), which were two separate entities until

they were purchased by Grifols. This training allowed me to operate in either clinic, and provide medical

care to donors who had medical reactions to the plasmapheresis procedure.

Ensures initial donor suitability and eligibility, product integrity, and the continued health of donors.

Determines initial suitability of donor to undergo plasmapheresis through verification of

accumulated data and physical examination.

Provides appropriate medical care to donors during the plasmaperesis process and, if complications

arise, contacts all necessary parties.

Sent to Roanoke, VA and became a Designated Trainer for Company (Talecris). I trained six(6)

nurses and returned to Raleigh after being in Roanoke for 14 months.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Medication administration within state licensure regulations. Supervise, coordinate resident care with CNAs