Jessica Miksch, LVN

Professional Summary

Caring and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with excellent communication skills and 9+ years experience in home health and geriatrics.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification year to present Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas, license number 195001

Skill Highlights

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Professional Experience

Charge Nurse July 2013 to Current Grace Care Center - Cypress, TX

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.

Quality Assurance Supervisor June 2010 to December 2013 Daniel Jarvis Home Health - Bryan, TX

Mastered ICD-9 coding.

Medication administration expert

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Vascular care understanding

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Effective policy and program development

Successful treatment of conditions

Strong medical ethic

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Administered IV therapy, wound vacs, and enteral feelings.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

Proficiently reviewed all charted documentation for accuracy.

Scheduled Soc, recert and supp visits.

Trained all new nurses and CNA's.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Organized, updated and maintained over 100 patient charts.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.

Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Computerized charting specialist

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Colostomy care familiarity

Body mechanics knowledge

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Quality Assurance Nurse September 2007 to June 2010 Prime Care Medical Services - Hempstead, TX

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Staff Nurse September 2004 to February 2007 St. Joseph's Regional Rehabilitation Center - Bryan, TX

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Education and Training

Vocational Nursing, 2004 Blinn College - Brenham, TX

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.

Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

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