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Zelma Sumter-Chambliss

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Patient-focused LPN Correctional Nurse delivers patient care in youth and adult correctional institutions. in managing acute care, chronic disease management, and emergency interventions. Skilled in medication administration and fostering strong patient relationships, excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.. Provides exceptional care and support to improve overall health and wellness of inmates.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA/Licensed Practical Nurse

Arbor Medical Staffing
04.2008 - Current
  • As a CNA I assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in long care, hospice , home care, hospital settings .
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • As a LPN I assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges in hospital, long care facilities , rehabilitation , hospice, and drug rehabilitation settings.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered medication, controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Travel Correctional Triage Nurse (LPN)

Florida Women's Reception Center
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
  • Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Increased efficiency in emergency departments by effectively managing patient flow and allocating resources based on urgency levels.
  • Perform vital signs , access and treat acute non emergent issues ( cuts, scrapes, upset stomach, headaches, breathing treatments etc.)
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Travel Correctional Nurse

Lowell Correctional Institution
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' medical data and results and record in the patient electronic medical records.

Travel Correctional Nurse

Lake Butler Correctional Institute
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Cared for patients in 80 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Worked in hospital setting by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Administered medications through out facility pill line, as triage nurse, provide varies type of treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of incarcerated patients in a challenging hazardous environment.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg Staff Nurse

Orange Park Medical
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Provided exceptional care to 4-5 high-acute patients needing complex care such as respiratory management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as cardiac caths and stent placement.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and/or blood products and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Cared for patients during a pandemic that included proper isolation protocols, administering treatments, managing/maintained respiratory devices such as HiFlow nasal cannulas, BiPAP, non-rebreathers, and Opti-Flow.
  • Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St Catherine Laboure Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed hourly evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including dietary, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Used aseptic techniques, including clean technique and sterile technique to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supervision Management Healthcare Administration

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2022

Practical Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
08.2019

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2010

Skills

  • Focused patient assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Support and education
  • Street outreach, school, hospital, clinic & school settings
  • Diabetic care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Covid protocols and contact tracing
  • Sanitation
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Collecting vitals
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preventative health
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data management
  • Supervision
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Electronic charting
  • Hearing & Vision certified

Timeline

Travel Correctional Triage Nurse (LPN)

Florida Women's Reception Center
02.2024 - 07.2024

Travel Correctional Nurse

Lowell Correctional Institution
03.2023 - 12.2023

Travel Correctional Nurse

Lake Butler Correctional Institute
08.2022 - 03.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg Staff Nurse

Orange Park Medical
09.2021 - 10.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

St Catherine Laboure Healthcare
07.2021 - 08.2022

CNA/Licensed Practical Nurse

Arbor Medical Staffing
04.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Supervision Management Healthcare Administration

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Practical Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Florida State College At Jacksonville

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