JESSICA Vanatta
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain View,MO
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, a compassionate nursing professional excelling in providing direct patient care and supporting healthcare teams. Cultivated a collaborative and communicative demeanor through years of working alongside colleagues and patients, ensuring a positive and efficient work environment. Approaches work with accuracy and dignity, always prioritizing the well-being of both patients and their families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective follow-up care coordination.
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on best practices for pediatric nursing care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care.
- Contributed to the development of unit policies and procedures that promoted better quality of care for pediatric patients.
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating referrals/resources when needed.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse/CNA/CMT
West Vue Nursing
01.2004 - 10.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CMT
Park Place Assisted Living
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life
- Monitored and tracked medication of patients and maintained medical equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Old School House Christian Academy
Mountain View, MOGeneral Education Classes
Southwest Baptist University
Mountain View, MOGeneral Ed Classes
Drury University
Cabool, MOGeneral Ed Classes
Missouri State University - West Plains
West Plains, MOCertified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
South Central Career Center
West Plains, MOLicensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
South Central Career Center
West Plains, MO12.2021
Skills
- Empathetic Approach
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Collaborative Team Member
- Consistently Dependable
- Dependable Professional
- Engaged Listener
- Pediatric assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family education
- Patient care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 05/01/01
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT), 12/01/16
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), 12/01/21
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 2/14/22
Timeline
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
CMT
Park Place Assisted Living
09.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Charge Nurse/CNA/CMT
West Vue Nursing
01.2004 - 10.2023
General Education Classes
Southwest Baptist University
General Ed Classes
Drury University
General Ed Classes
Missouri State University - West Plains
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
South Central Career Center
High School Diploma -
Old School House Christian Academy
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
South Central Career Center
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