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Wendy Jordan

Hampstead,NC

Summary

Committed professional with over 19 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in EMR, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington, NC
09.2011 - 07.2019
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments that included injections and assisted with medical procedures and surgical procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens that included phlebotomy and IV skills, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations that included scribing and preparing patients for diagnostic procedures.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Obtained medical and pharmaceutical prior authorizations for approvals.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Well Care Home Health
Wilmington, NC
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered medications intravenously and PICC line and sterile dressing changes. Performed I&O urinary catheterizations and Foley insertions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences which included ordering supplies specific to each patients care.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
  • Performed wound care including ostomy care and education, wound vac dressing changes, and suture and staple removal.
  • Performed pill tray set ups for patients as ordered.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Cared for 6 -8 patients each day with quality-driven support.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilmington Cardiology
Wilmington, NC
02.2003 - 01.2010
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR to keep team informed of changing conditions
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mariner Health Care
Wilmington, NC
09.2001 - 02.2003
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • 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.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with Physicians and their extenders to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
06.2001

Skills

  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Needs Assessment
  • Information Compiling and Auditing
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Judgment and Decision-Making

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilmington Health Associates
09.2011 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Well Care Home Health
01.2010 - 09.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilmington Cardiology
02.2003 - 01.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mariner Health Care
09.2001 - 02.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cape Fear Community College

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