Practical Nurse Licensed

Jessica Smith

BATON ROUGE

***********@*****.*** 225-***-****

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Summary

I am currently back in school to become a Medical Auditor. Experience: 8 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, 5 years as a Private Tutor, and 4 years as a Registered Behavior Technician.

Skills: Critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management, compassion, problem-solving, attention to detail. Microsoft Office Proficient. Excellent interpersonal skills; Experience collaborating with team members; Professionalism with strong self-awareness and initiative; Flexibility and adaptable to changing priorities; Strong organizational skills; Passionate and loving attitude toward all children.: Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, & and faculty members.

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse Telemetry

Ochsner Health

Sep 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care (including IV Therapy, Foleys, Admissions, Discharges, and Specimens) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. The LPN demonstrates professional responsibilities is responsible for own practices and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality, personalized patient care. Member of the Unit Patient Council

Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinical PCC

Southern Hospice Care

Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 (11 months)

As the Clinical Patient Care Coordinator I was responsible for: Assigning of nurse, social worker, and chaplain to do admit and evaluation visits. Scheduling out of visits requested by Registered Nurse, Social Worker, and Chaplain. Handling of rescheduled, declined, missed, and reassigned visit requests. Ensuring staff is completing visits in a timely manner. Managing all components of the calendar- changing of service codes, visit dates, clinicians assigned, scheduling out of PRN visits, etc. Notifying appropriate staff at death or discharge (pharmacy, physician, supply company, etc.) Field LPN: Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient. Provides, and evaluates the effectiveness of, intermittent skilled nursing services, which include assessment, evaluation, procedures, administration of treatments and medications, education and Jessica Smith - page 1

training. Reports findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Relevant Skills: Critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management, compassionate, problem solving, attention to detail. Computer Skills: Cerner Charting, AHT, E-chart, Microsoft Office Proficient. IV Therapy Certified. BLS CPR Certified.

Provide individualized, direct nursing care of assigned patients under the direction of a Primary Care Physician. Assisted physician in various procedures ranging from I & D’s to Pap Smears. Administered various SC and IM injections most often vaccines. Triaged patient’s over the phone in emergency situations Member of the Rapid Response/ Code Team Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Golden Age Nursing Home

Nov 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 9 months)

Prepare and administer medications (oral, IV, injection, topical, and rectal) according to procedure to approximately 30 residents and be aware of pharmacologic and therapeutic effects. Observe, report, and record resident reaction to drugs, tests, treatments, and therapeutic measures. Maintained care of and often initiated IVs, Foley Catheters, and various treatments that were ordered by attending MD. Assist with the orientation and training of personnel and responsible for the supervision of nursing assistants assigned to residents.

Record resident information on resident’s care plans and clinical records, including nurse’s notes, graphic sheets, and medication and treatment records; transcribe physician orders. Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse

Our Lady of the Lake

Dec 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Worked on Medicine 1 Unit caring for 5-6 acutely ill patients with disease processes ranging from CHF to pneumonia. Completed full head-to-toe assessment, administered medication via multiple routes, IV therapy certified, and experience with NG tubes, wound vacs, and catheterizations. Member of the Patient Satisfaction Committee

Behavioral Health Technician

Butterfly Effects

Sep 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 9 months)

As a behavior technician, I work with a team of highly trained staff who provide applied behavior analysis-informed therapy to children affected by autism spectrum disorder and other related disabilities. The behavior technician will implement individualized educational and behavioral programming in a child’s home, school, center, or other natural environment, teaching new academic, behavioral, social, and daily living. The behavior technician is responsible for effectively responding to and minimizing difficult or disruptive behaviors creating A fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance for every individual, collecting data on programming targets, and utilizing Jessica Smith - page 2

an online system to enter, track, and view progress, as well as, provide support to parents teachers and caregivers.

Tutor

Aug 2019 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Substitute Teacher

The Emerge Center

Oct 2018 - Present (5 years 1 month)

The Assistant Teacher will assist teacher with student academic goals through the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative duties. The assistant will work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to promote a therapeutic learning environment for students with Autism.

Private Tutor

Jun 2018 - Present (5 years 5 months)

As a private tutor I do the following: Provide one-on-one educational assistance to elementary and middle school students. I determine the areas of student difficulties, improve student competence in these areas, to help students become independent learners, and to build upon the success of the student, thus improving and building upon the student’s confidence and self-esteem. This allows student’s opportunities for practice, reviewing assignments and assessments to determine the areas of need and strength, and helping the student review and preview classroom material, as needed. Education

Louisiana State University Eunice

Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

2023 - 2024

Today’s health care industry is in need of allied health professionals with the knowledgebase and technical skills in processing and managing information to keep patient records, handle billing, and complete insurance claims. Medical billing and coding professionals (CPCs) extract information from your healthcare provider and translate that into codes that get sent to insurance companies and government agencies.

These Allied Health Professionals must be knowledgeable in the areas of medical terminology, anatomy, coding and must know the correct procedures to manage medical and health information efficiently. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding the student is eligible to take national exams from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the CCA - Certified Coding Associate, the CCS - Certified Coding Specialist

(provided the student has at least 1 year of coding experience), or the CPC - Certified Professional Coder through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Our Lady of the Lake College

Associate of Applied Sciences in Licensed Practical Nursing, Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse Training

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2005 - 2008

Baton Rouge Community College

Elementary Education and Teaching

Louisiana State University

Sociology

Southeastern Louisiana University

Nursing

Skills

Microsoft Office • Compassion • Interpersonal Skills • Organization Skills • Flexible Approach • Teamwork • Teaching • Working With Children • Applied Behavior Analysis • Volleyball Jessica Smith - page 4

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