Twila Jolley
Cave Junction,OR
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 9 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Assist with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Care for wounds, provide treatments, and assist with procedures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IV medications, oral medications, injections, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
- Fostered a trusting relationship with patients'' families by addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about the patients'' progress.
- Skillfully managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
RN Student
College of the Redwoods
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and RNs to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses under supervision of experienced RNs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments such as Med Surg, ICU, ED, PACU/OR, locked and unlocked Psychiatric facilities, for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and indwelling catheters.
Home Health LVN
Sutter Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Provided exceptional end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families in navigating the grieving process.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained blood and urine specimens.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to case manager nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LVN DSD
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Upheld the integrity of the CNA program by consistently meeting or exceeding accreditation standards and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Consistently monitored trends within the healthcare sector in order to maintain relevancy in course content and prepare graduates for real-world situations.
- Facilitated strong communication between students, instructors, and administrative staff, streamlining processes and enhancing overall program efficiency.
- Streamlined the process for tracking student progress through careful documentation of achievements; leading to better support systems tailored according to individual needs.
- Promoted teamwork among students through group projects, reinforcing collaboration skills necessary for success in healthcare settings.
- Conducted regular evaluations of course content, identifying areas for improvement and updating materials accordingly.
- Increased student satisfaction by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that catered to individual needs and goals.
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students with varying levels of experience and knowledge.
- Delivered engaging lectures that effectively conveyed complex concepts related to patient care responsibilities and procedures.
- Enhanced CNA trainees'' skills by implementing hands-on learning experiences and interactive simulations.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive and effective training program.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards, incorporating relevant information into course materials.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Directly supervised CNA.
CNA
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
LVN Student Nurse
College of the Redwoods
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Strengthened patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and accurately interpreting data trends to identify potential problems before they escalated into more serious health issues.
- Identified potential health issues early through diligent observation of patients'' conditions, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic nursing care while addressing their physical and emotional needs.
- Improved patient care by accurately documenting medical histories and vital signs under supervision of experienced LVNs and RNs.
- Efficiently managed high patient loads while ensuring consistent delivery of quality nursing care under the supervision of experienced LVNs and RNs.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clinical rotations in the Medical Surgical Unit, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, PACU/OR, multiple clinics, Skilled Nursing Facility, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology.
- Inserted indwelling catheters.
Medication Technician
Addie Meedom House
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, improving their overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA05-2025
Associate of Liberal Arts - Science Exploration
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA07-2024
Associates of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA05-2021
Skills
- Professionalism
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
RN Student
College of the Redwoods
01.2024 - 05.2025
Home Health LVN
Sutter Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
LVN DSD
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
04.2023 - 04.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
02.2021 - 04.2024
LVN Student Nurse
College of the Redwoods
08.2019 - 12.2020
CNA
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
08.2018 - 02.2021
Medication Technician
Addie Meedom House
07.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Associate of Liberal Arts - Science Exploration
College of The Redwoods
Associates of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
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