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Penny Jacobs

Lafayette,TN

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Core Ciic
Brentwood, Tennessee
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSL Plasma Behring
Madison, TN
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alive Hospice Of Nashville
Nashville, TN
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.

Education

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

TCAT
Red Boiling Springs, TN
12-2004

Skills

  • Samples collection
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient triaging
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Outpatient care
  • Counting narcotics
  • Charting and recording
  • Home health care
  • Family communication
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient evaluations
  • Mental health support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Caring for wounds
  • Educating families
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Core Ciic
03.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSL Plasma Behring
10.2021 - 03.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alive Hospice Of Nashville
04.2018 - 10.2021

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

TCAT

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