Marrissa Jackson
Arlington,TX
Summary
Diligent, adaptable medical nursing professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 10 plus years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in a nursing career. Compassionate Nurse of patient care and advocacy within all units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Priority Management
06.2023 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA Medical City
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Managed medication and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on MedSurg, Ortho, Stroke, Cardiac, Trauma, and Oncology floors.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Served as mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
DFW Home Health
LHC Group
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Denton State Supported Living Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Psychiatric Nurse Travel
Research Psychiatric Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Initiated therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Travel
Baton Rouge General Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Legacy At Willowbend
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Staffing Coordinator/LVN Charge Nurse
Adora Midtown Park
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interviewed, hired, and mentored over new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
- Developed guidelines, questionnaires and processes for assessing, interviewing, and onboarding phases.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated and administered job fairs and other recruitment events to engage potential talent.
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Cultivated relationships with recruitment agencies for access to larger talent pools.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Utilized online applicant tracking system to screen resumes for all job openings.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Facilitated smooth employee transitions with comprehensive onboarding program.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Town Hall Estates Nursing Home
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Liaised with senior management to implement quality auditing, reporting and control monitoring.
- Spearheaded nursing staff recruitment and retention initiatives to maintain staffing levels.
LVN Charge Nurse
Mira Vista Court Nursing
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LVN Charge Nurse
Genesis Health Care
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
LVN
Laura Wellness Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Home Health LVN
Nova Home Health
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
LVN Floor Nurse
Chateau Bel Home Congregate
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Floor Nurse
Legacy Post Acute Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
LVN Floor Nurse
Shannon Hills Behavioral Health Forensic Psych
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes or any abnormal changes.
LVN
Mountains Community Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Inland Career Education Ce
San Bernardino, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
March Mountain High School\
Moreno Valley, CA12.2006
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Employee performance
- Staff Management
- Staff education and training
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Medical Records Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Training
- Staff education
- Psychiatric settings
- Nurse education program development
- Nurse Leadership
- Traveling abilities
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA Medical City
02.2024 - 09.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Priority Management
06.2023 - Current
DFW Home Health
LHC Group
06.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Denton State Supported Living Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
Psychiatric Nurse Travel
Research Psychiatric Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Travel
Baton Rouge General Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Legacy At Willowbend
07.2021 - 02.2022
Staffing Coordinator/LVN Charge Nurse
Adora Midtown Park
03.2021 - 02.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Mira Vista Court Nursing
02.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Town Hall Estates Nursing Home
02.2019 - 03.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Genesis Health Care
10.2018 - 02.2019
LVN
Laura Wellness Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
Home Health LVN
Nova Home Health
04.2017 - 10.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
Chateau Bel Home Congregate
04.2017 - 10.2018
Floor Nurse
Legacy Post Acute Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 10.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
Shannon Hills Behavioral Health Forensic Psych
04.2016 - 10.2018
LVN
Mountains Community Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2018
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Inland Career Education Ce
High School Diploma -
March Mountain High School\
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