Nicole Jackson

1:1 school nurse for medically fragile patient. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Communicated with medical team to coordinate care of patient. Performed routine assessments of patient status. Performed catheterizations per medical orders.

Detox nurse for patients requiring assisted with alcohol, opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient issues and expected outcome. Administered controlled narcotics per provider order. Performed assessment to manage symptoms of withdrawal. Obtain vital signs to assess patient status and needs. Assist with admissions and triaging of patients seeking admission. Assessments included obtaining and evaluating urine specimens, obtaining blood alcohol levels, and substance abuse history. Providing assessment information to providers to coordinate care.

LPN for organization that cared for adults with developmental delays that resided in group homes. Administered medications and follow up documentation.

Scheduled physician appointments for medically fragile clients and pharmacy monitoring of medications.

• Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Monitored and assessed ventilated patients

Staff nurse at nursing home. Administered medications, performed catheterizations of urostomies, performed trach care, tube feeds, obtained vital signs and input/output measurements. Assisted with admission, transfers, appointments and discharges. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment plan delivery. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self management and wound management

Staff nurse for facility that specialized in patients with Alzheimer's and non Alzheimer's related dementia.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.