Quality Assurance Nurse
Resume:
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
3038 Winchester Ranch Trail, Katy, TX 77493 Cell: 281-***-**** - **********@*****.***
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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