Home Health Medical

Jeanne Ford

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City: Chillicothe

State: TX

Zip: 79225

Country: USA

Phone: 940-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.Enthusiastic LVN/LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. I received my LVN license in 1992 in the state of Texas and LPN in 2011 in the state of Oklahoma. Since obtaining this license I worked in the areas of psychiatric nursing at North Texas state hospital I am a fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment at Community Specialty Hospital as float nurse in numerous units and areas of the hospital: Medical-surgical experience for 19 years: I have also worked in Home Health Care in rural Texas areas. I have a dual license for Texas and Oklahoma currently.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Vernon Community College, Vernon TX 1/2001 to 6/1992 (Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.Enthusiastic LVN/LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.

I received my LVN license in 1992 in the state of Texas and LPN in 2011 in the state of Oklahoma. Since obtaining this license I worked in the areas of psychiatric nursing at North Texas state hospital I am a fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment at Community Specialty Hospital as float nurse in numerous units and areas of the hospital: Medical-surgical experience for 19 years: I have also worked in Home Health Care in rural Texas areas. I have a dual license for Texas and Oklahoma currently.

Licenses

Holds current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing License in the states of Oklahoma and Texas.

Current BLS/CPR

Skill Highlights

Clinical experience

Addiction

Strong clinical judgment

Disease prevention and intervention

Taking patient histories

Health and wellness

Administering medication

Conducting physical examinations

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes and Stroke Patient Care

Patient/family focused

Chest pain management

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Mobility assistance

Colostomy care

Gastroenteral nutrition

Body mechanics

Hematology testing

Self-directed

Physical assessments

Venipuncture/blood draw

Medical clinical procedures

Pre- and post-surgical care

Professional Experience

August 2009 to April 2010

Accolade Home Healthcare Shamrock, Texas

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Effective teaching and education in health maintenance and disease management. Managed care for post-operative patients after discharge from hospital within the home setting. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Provided on-call care at all times of day and night. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of home health clients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Instructed patients and family members on proper care after discharge. Closely monitored acute conditions.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Managed caseload of >20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

Education and Training

1992 Vernon Community College Vernon, Texas

High School Diploma Nursing

LVN/LPN degree.

Continuing education courses in nursing to maintain current licensure.

Diabetes Management coursework

Adult and Family Health coursework

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