Jacqueline Conner

Email: abo5zp@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Indiantown

State: FL

Zip: 34956

Country: USA

Phone: 772-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse with 40 years experience in health care. Skilled in providing medical-surgical, home health and corrections medicine.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Sheridan Vocational Center, Hollywood FL 1/2001 to 8/1972 (Licensed Practical Nurse)

High School Dipolma from Excelsior College, Hollywood FL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 40 years experience in health care. Skilled in providing medical-surgical, home health and corrections medicine.

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida, license number PN 292851.

CPR certified through American Heart Association

IV certified in the State of Florida

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment

Medical terminology

Lab result evaluation

Patient evaluation/intervention

Patient positioning

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Insulin medication assistance

Wound cleaning/care

Infection control standards

Flow sheet charting

Specimen collection/processing

Health and wellness expertise

Medication administration expert

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Body mechanics knowledge

Culturally competent care

Problem resolution

Professional bedside manner

High level of autonomy

Policy and program development

Organizational skills

Patient and family advocacy

Committed to compliance reporting

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Hospice philosophy understanding

Professional Experience

July 2012 to Current

Corizen Inc. Indiantown, Florida

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assessment of mental health needs of incarcerated men in a maximum security prison.

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

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

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

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

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

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Provided education to patients on medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Organized, updated and maintained over 300 patient appointments that are scheduled to see two providers.

Transcription of orders and entry of information into computer program.

June 2009 to June 2011

St Mary's Hospital West Palm Beach, Florida

LPN working as Clinical Documentation Specialist

Worked with physicians to clarify documentation issues such as abnormal lab values that had not been addressed in patient's record, clinical indicators and/or medications present without an established diagnosis, and resolving conflicting documentation among providers. This position required a strong knowledge of clinical indicators for a wide variety of disease processes, as well as, the ability to discuss in detail those indicators with physicians and the coding staff of the hospital.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Reviewed lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for the Clinical Documentation Program.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

October 2000 to May 2009

Martin Correctional Institution Indiantown, Florida

Licensed Practical Nurse

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

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

Administered IV therapy.

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

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

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

September 1995 to October 2000

Visiting Nurse Association Stuart, Florida

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

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

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for patient care.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

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

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.

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

Education and Training

1972 Sheridan Vocational Center Hollywood, Florida

Certification Licensed Practical Nurse

Excelsior College Albany, New York

Associate of Science Nursing

Continued course study with 3 classes and clinicals to be completed.

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