Ruthie Jones
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Works
Worthington, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Admissions and Assessments
- Dosing
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Travel Nurse
Maxim HealthCare (LTC)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
LPN (Med Surg)
Trustaff (UC)
Cincinnati, OH
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- 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.
LPN
Millbrook Support Services (VA)
Columbus, OH
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Total Patient Care
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Med Pass
- Performed nursing services per physician's orders and communicated with physicians and health services outside Southeast to assure quality and coordination of care
- Observed patients, charted and reported changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ViaQuest, Home Care
Dublin, OH
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted RNs or Physicians in performing specialized procedures, duties and plan of care items
- Administered and instructing administration of medication
- Maintained current patient records and progress notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast, Inc
Columbus, OH
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided high quality MAT services to clients with opiate addiction; prior authorizations
- Provided medication/medical education and mental health education and direction to non-medical team members, clients, and their significant others
- Performed nursing services per physician's orders and communicated with physicians and health services outside Southeast to assure quality and coordination of care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Staffing, Inc, Hospice
Westerville, OH
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Carried out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly
- Assisted with assessments and reassessments as directed by the RN; contributed to development of patient plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs
- Administered medication accurately, observed patient responses, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcome; issued medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tender Nursing Care
Reynoldsburg, OH
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Observed patients, charted and reported changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Administered prescribed medications and noted times and amounts on patients’ charts
- Measured and recorded patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH06.2013
Skills
- Data Collection
- IV certification
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Critical thinking skills
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Assessments
- Inpatient Care
- Emergency Response
Additional Information
- Professional licenses: , Ohio State Board of Nursing License Practical Nurse # PN.149881
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Works
10.2023 - Current
LPN (Med Surg)
Trustaff (UC)
04.2023 - 08.2023
LPN
Millbrook Support Services (VA)
11.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse
Maxim HealthCare (LTC)
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
ViaQuest, Home Care
04.2016 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast, Inc
07.2015 - 04.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tender Nursing Care
05.2013 - 11.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Staffing, Inc, Hospice
01.2012 - 04.2015
Total Patient Care
01.2008 - 01.2021
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
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