Melissa Jacobs
LPN
Reading,PA
Summary
Award-winning LPN with a track record of excellence at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, adept in psychiatric and geriatric nursing. Skilled in medication administration and providing compassionate patient care, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality healthcare outcomes. Recognized for leadership abilities and commitment to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and clinical skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
UHS/Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Lancaster, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Became employee of the month in less than 6 months of hire date.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Administered prescribed medications via omnicell med system.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LPN
County of Berks/ Berks Heim
Leesport, PA
10.2008 - 01.2023
- At the height of covid epidemic I was nominated by family member and won Hometown Hero award from channel 6 action news.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications orally or intramuscularly, depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Office Nurse/Team Lead
University of Pennsylvania/Penn Care for Kids
Limerick/Phoenexville, PA
09.2004 - 10.2008
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, ordered and received vaccines and supplies for very busy pediatric office.
- Phone triage and scheduling.
- Became Lead nurse after only a few months of employment, managed medical assistants and other nurses in this setting.
LPN
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Reading, PA
10.1999 - 12.2004
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Education
LPN -
Lebanon County Vocational Technical School
Lebanon, PA07-1999
Skills
- Lab specimen collection
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Gastrointestinal care
- Pediatric nursing
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical equipment operation
- Respiratory care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Triage management
- Catheter care
- Behavioral health
- Patient documention
- Patient hygiene assistance
Timeline
LPN
UHS/Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2023 - Current
LPN
County of Berks/ Berks Heim
10.2008 - 01.2023
LPN Office Nurse/Team Lead
University of Pennsylvania/Penn Care for Kids
09.2004 - 10.2008
LPN
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.1999 - 12.2004
LPN -
Lebanon County Vocational Technical School
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