LPN

NIKKIA R. JONES, LPN

Maple Heights, OH 216-***-**** ************@*******.***

License: LPN. 185122.MEDS-IV – Ohio (Compact) Expires 10/2026 Certification: BLS – American Heart Association Expires 01/2026 Professional Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with over 2.5 years of continuous clinical experience across Assisted Living, Memory Care, Addiction Treatment, and Acute Care settings. Proficient in IV initiation, ECG monitoring, IM/SQ medication administration, and emergency response. Skilled in-patient assessment, de-escalation, and team collaboration. Dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that supports optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Core Competencies

• Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing

• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

• IV Initiation, ECGs, & Phlebotomy

• Medication Administration (Oral, IM, SQ, IV)

• Patient & Family Education

• Emergency Response / CPR

• Leadership & Team Collaboration

• EMR Systems: Epic, PCC, QuickMAR

Professional Experience

Assistant Wellness Director / Charge Floor Nurse – LPN StoryPoint Senior Living Shaker Heights, OH 01/2025 – Present

• Oversee clinical operations for Assisted Living and Memory Care units, ensuring compliance with regulatory and resident-centered standards.

• Supervise nursing staff, coordinate resident assessments, and develop individualized care plans.

• Lead emergency response efforts; performed CPR during on-site medical emergency until EMS arrival.

• Promote safety, engagement, and wellness through proactive leadership and education. Nurse Supervisor – LPN

CAAA Methadone Clinic Cleveland, OH 06/2024 – 12/2024

• Provided addiction and behavioral health nursing care to patients in recovery programs.

• Administered methadone and other medications under strict safety protocols.

• Conducted ECGs, phlebotomy, and routine health screenings; documented care in EMR.

• Collaborated with counselors and physicians to monitor withdrawal symptoms and patient stability. Licensed Practical Nurse

University Hospitals Cleveland, OH 01/2024 – 03/2024

• Delivered direct patient care to 3–6 patients per shift in a Med-Surg environment.

• Initiated IVs, administered medications, and performed wound care and dressing changes.

• Assisted in diagnostic procedures and patient education under physician and RN supervision. Licensed Practical Nurse

Rose Senior Living Beachwood, OH 07/2023 – 10/2023

• Provided nursing care to 20–35 residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.

• Monitored and reported behavioral or physical changes, updated care plans accordingly.

• Maintained accurate medication administration records and communication logs. Licensed Practical Nurse

The Gardens at Liberty Park Streetsboro, OH 04/2023 – 08/2023

• Delivered compassionate care to residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care units.

• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and coordinated with interdisciplinary staff.

• Documented all care in EMR, ensuring continuity and regulatory compliance. LPN Clinical Rotations (Student Nurse)

Valley College Brooklyn, OH 04/2022 – 02/2023

• Completed supervised clinical rotations in Long-Term Care, Med-Surg, and Community Health.

• Assisted with ADLs, medication administration, and resident assessments under instructor supervision. Education

Herzing University – Akron, OH

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), In Progress – Expected Graduation: December 2026 Valley College – Brooklyn, OH

Diploma in Practical Nursing, Completed February 2023

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