JOLAVETTE PYE-ELLIS, LVN

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Objective: To utilize professional nursing and clinical skills in disease management, managed care or behavioral health care setting. Solid nursing background in acute and post -acute care. Will consider employment Outpatient ambulatory care and Long Term Care. LPS Designation. CPI, Vent/Trach certified. Extensive experience in nursing care for acute surgical and chronic wounds, VAC therapy. Experience caring for all age populations.

SKILLS *Experience with enterostomal care, G-tube feeding and post -acute care *Care of individuals with chronic wounds *Able to develop and implement case management plan in collaboration with client, family and multidisciplinary team to address client's needs *Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills *Competent and compassionate nursing care *Ability to manage self independently with minimum direction *IV CERTIFIED

Education 2002-2003 Compton College Child Development

2004-2005 Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult Education Vocational Nursing

Employment History

LVN

Telecare Corporation

12/2017-present

Closely monitor member with behavioral health issues in East Kern County Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provide support to individuals experience acute psychotic conditions. Work alongside other healthcare practitioners in Mental Health Urgent Care. Initiate involuntary psychiatric holds in accordance with LPS designation through Kern County. Medication administration as prescribed by healthcare clinician

LVN

ReadyLink Staffing

2016-2017

As contract employee, work in various long term care and ambulatory health care assignments

LVN

EPN Staffing

2016-2017

As contract employee, work in various elementary school and middle school campuses throughout Sacramento County performing first aid. Supervision of newly diagnosed diabetic students on Insulin Pumps

Field LVN

Accent Care Home Health and Hospice

2016-2017 Complete clinical evaluation of clients per regulated guidelines. Attend client case conferences as required. Communicate regularly with coordinating registered nurse. Determine who may qualify for case management based on clinical judgment and scope of practice. Identify changes in client's health and psychosocial wellness and triggers from healthcare evaluation/interview. Conduct telephonic, face to face or home visits as required for medically fragile clients. Skilled nursing care as prescribed in 485 plan of care. Promote integration of care including behavioral health, community referrals to enhance continuity of support in post-acute care. Maintain client health through teaching under guidance of RN. Assist clients in developing appropriate self care techniques

LVN II

Kaiser Permanente

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

2008-2016

Responsible for assisting Team Center with the identification of clients who were at risk for extended length of stay, readmission, high utilization and/or complex needs with the LVN scope of practice. Conduct inspections of residential facilities, skilled nursing homes as required. Utilize educational tools as appropriate. Assist physician in performing specialized procedures. Prepare equipment for treatment using aseptic technique.

LVN II

2004-2008

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Work as Wound Care nurse for 115-bed acute care hospital-care of individuals with post surgical wounds, follow up care for patients with vascular wounds. Under direction of Vascular Surgeon and General Surgeon, provide teaching and education to nursing staff. Implementation of Wound Care program and training regarding dressing, VAC therapy. Assist with discharge planning services appropriate for patients with complex wounds