NASTASSIA LUE-JACKSON
New Britain,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated License Practical Nurse with over 15 years of patient facing healthcare experience, including a strong background as an EMT and CNA. Skilled in providing specialized care to children and adult with complex medical needs. Experienced with care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Per-diem Nurse
Oak Hill
Middletown, CT
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well organized home
LPN School Nurse
Delta T Group
Plainville School District Connecticut
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided direct nursing care for students with complex medical needs, including G-tube feedings, medication administration, and monitoring of nutritional intake.
- Managed tracheostomy care, including suctioning, trach tube changes, and emergency airway management to ensure student safety.
- Monitored and responded to seizure activity in students with epilepsy, administering rescue medications and implementing individualized seizure action plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
LPN Case Manager
Utopia Assisted Living And Homecare
Hartford, CT
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Observed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Per Diem LPN Charge Nurse
Adelbrook
Cromwell, CT
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations, school policies, and residential care standards for pediatric populations.
- Provided crisis intervention, PMT-based de-escalation, and emergency medical support as needed
- Monitored and responded to seizure activity in students with epilepsy, administering rescue medications and implementing individualized seizure action plans.
- Provided crisis intervention and emergency response during health-related incidents within the school.
- Accurately administered prescribed medications and documented all doses, interventions, and student responses in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
LPN Charge Nurse
Belair Manor
Newington, CT
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Nurse Technician
Community Health Services
Hartford, CT
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interviewed patients to current symptoms and medical histories.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed prior authorization with insurance company for patient procedure and medication.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Adelbrook
Cromwell, CT
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable administration to address pertinent issues.
EMT
Assist Ambulance
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Respond to emergency calls and perform medical service
- Perform emergency and non-emergency transport
- Asset and treat patients with empathy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Extrication of patient from dangerous situations
One to One Special Ed Para/CNA
International Academy of Hope IHOPE
Manhattan, NV
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided one-to-one support for students with complex medical and developmental needs, including cerebral palsy, tracheostomies, and cystic fibrosis.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care, suctioning, and monitoring respiratory status to ensure student safety.
- Supported G-tube feedings, medication administration, and daily health monitoring under nursing guidance.
- Assisted students with mobility, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment to promote comfort and independence.
- Delivered personal care including toileting, hygiene, and feeding support in a dignified, compassionate manner.
- Monitored students for signs of medical distress, promptly reporting changes to nursing and educational staff.
- Promoted inclusion by supporting communication, socialization, and participation in classroom and school activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care, interventions, and progress in compliance with school policies.
- Collaborated closely with nurses, therapists, and educators to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
Home Care CNA
Long Island Home Care
Long Island, NY
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Stone Academy -
East Hartford, CT12-2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY06-2026
EMT
Emergency Care Programs
Brooklyn, NY02-2016
CNA
Big Apple Training
Bronx, NY02-2009
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Medication administration
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient management
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- End-of-life care
- Nursing plan development
Timeline
Residential Per-diem Nurse
Oak Hill
05.2025 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Delta T Group
03.2024 - Current
Per Diem LPN Charge Nurse
Adelbrook
01.2024 - 09.2024
LPN Case Manager
Utopia Assisted Living And Homecare
07.2023 - 12.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Belair Manor
02.2023 - 11.2023
Nurse Technician
Community Health Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Adelbrook
11.2019 - 11.2021
EMT
Assist Ambulance
06.2016 - 12.2018
One to One Special Ed Para/CNA
International Academy of Hope IHOPE
09.2014 - 08.2016
Home Care CNA
Long Island Home Care
04.2011 - 06.2016
EMT
Emergency Care Programs
CNA
Big Apple Training
No Degree - Nursing
Stone Academy -
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Excelsior University