Jazmyn Hill
Shreveport
Summary
Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams and providing comprehensive patient care, my tenure at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center honed my expertise in medical assessment and patient education. Leveraging exceptional communication skills and a culturally-sensitive approach, I consistently enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. My background also includes a strong foundation in infection control and health and wellness expertise. I am a caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Shreveport
05.2023 - Current
- Primary duties include assessing patient health issues, creating and executing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical documentation
- Administer care to patients who are ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled and may provide patients guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Conduct initial patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and continuously evaluate patients' conditions throughout their care
- Administer prescribed medications, start intravenous lines, and provide treatments such as wound care
- Educate patients and their families about managing illnesses or injuries, understanding medical procedures, and promoting healthy lifestyles
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients and their families
- Help manage pain and ensure comfort throughout their care
- Accurate and timely documentation of patient care is crucial
- Maintain detailed records of patients' histories, symptoms, examinations, treatments, and outcomes
- Coordinate patient care with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive treatment plans
- Ensure all procedures and treatments comply with healthcare regulations and safety standards is a fundamental responsibility
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate patient needs and care plans effectively with colleagues to ensure cohesive care
- Ensure that patients' needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
LPN II to Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Health System
Shreveport
07.2013 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: (Progressive Care Center, Live Oak Health Center, Ambulatory Clinic float nurse, currently Home Health field nurse and Quick Care staff nurse)
- Performs with opportunity for independent judgment under general supervision, performs somewhat difficult and responsible work requiring scientific training or experience involving considerable knowledge of a special and complex subject matter, procedure, practice or of the profession, are or science involved
- Assumes self-responsibility for all direct patient care activities as indicated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and the Home Health Care policies and procedures
- Gives direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan
- Provides appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan
- Records the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan
- Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse
- May administer prescribed medications to patients under the specific policies and procedures
- Performs selected prescribed treatment and nursing measures for the patient under specific guidelines
- Notifies the Registered Nurse of significant findings or changes in the patient's physical or mental conditions
- Initiates C.P.R
- Procedures when there is a sudden cessation of heart beat or respirations
- Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures
- Asks questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse
- Acts as a role model for ancillary personnel
- Maintains the confidentiality of the patient's clinical records
- Attends staff development programs as related to the Home Health Care and current practices in nursing
- Practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action
- Involves patient and/or family in care of patient as appropriate
- Interacts effectively with other members of the Health Care Team
- Keeps skills up to date and increases knowledge and productivity
- Participates in nursing conferences, seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency
- Insures privacy for patient and confidentiality of condition and personal information
- Preparing and recording clinical notes for the clinical records, reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the case manager
- Performing assigned act, including the administration of treatments and medications, in the care of the patient
- (Progressive Care Center, Live Oak Health Center, Ambulatory Clinic float nurse, currently Home Health field nurse and Quick Care staff nurse)
LPN-PRN
Pierremont Healthcare Center
Shreveport
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Performs with opportunity for independent judgment under general supervision, performs somewhat difficult and responsible work requiring scientific training or experience involving considerable knowledge of a special and complex subject matter, procedure, practice or of the profession, are or science involved
- Assumes self-responsibility for all direct patient care activities as indicated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and the Home Health Care policies and procedures
- Gives direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan
- Provides appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan
- Records the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan
- Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse
- May administer prescribed medications to patients under the specific policies and procedures
- Performs selected prescribed treatment and nursing measures for the patient under specific guidelines
- Notifies the Registered Nurse of significant findings or changes in the patient's physical or mental conditions
- Initiates C.P.R
- Procedures when there is a sudden cessation of heart beat or respirations
- Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures
- Asks questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse
- Acts as a role model for ancillary personnel
- Maintains the confidentiality of the patient's clinical records
- Attends staff development programs as related to the Home Health Care and current practices in nursing
- Practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action
- Involves patient and/or family in care of patient as appropriate
- Interacts effectively with other members of the Health Care Team
- Keeps skills up to date and increases knowledge and productivity
- Participates in nursing conferences, seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency
- Insures privacy for patient and confidentiality of condition and personal information
- Preparing and recording clinical notes for the clinical records, reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the case manager
- Performing assigned act, including the administration of treatments and medications, in the care of the patient
LPN
Dr. Cheryl A. Smith-family medicine
Shreveport
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Providing patient care under the supervision of the physician and/or nurse practitioner
- Providing a safe patient care environment, supporting all initiatives of the health care team, and promoting excellence in patient service
- Participating in all performance improvement initiatives, supporting professional nursing practices through shared governance, evidence-based practice, ethical accountability, and the preservation of confidentiality
- Administering immunizations, performing lab draws, performing diagnostic tests
Sales Associate/Key Holder
New York & Company
Shreveport
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Cashier, organized store, answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise, computed sales prices, total purchases and processed payments
- Demonstrated use and care of merchandise, described merchandise and explain operation of merchandise to customers
- Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs, maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Maintained records related to sales, recommended merchandise based on customer needs, organized floor sets for store, organized shipments
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Too Groovee Boutique
Bossier City
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Opened store, closed store, cashier, organized store, answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise, computed sales prices, total purchases and processed payments
- Demonstrated use and care of merchandise, described merchandise and explain operation of merchandise to customers
- Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs, maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Maintained records related to sales, recommended merchandise based on customer needs, counted register, organized floor sets for store, organized shipments
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
Bossier City
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Cashier, organized store, answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise, computed sales prices, total purchases and processed payments
- Demonstrated use and care of merchandise, described merchandise and explain operation of merchandise to customers
- Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs, maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Maintained records related to sales, recommended merchandise based on customer needs, organized floor sets for store
Student Worker
LSU Hospital
Shreveport
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Obtained patient records for hospital, clinics & physicians
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
LSU-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA01.2013
High school diploma -
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Shreveport, LA05.2009
Skills
- Adapts to diverse groups
- Ability to mediate disputes
- Able to persuade others effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent people skills
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Reading comprehension skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Written and oral communication skills
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Health care consultation
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient management
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA education
- Long-term care
- Medical consultation
- Infection control measures
- Data collection
- Wound care specialist
- ADL assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Care planning
- Medical screening
- Patient consultation
- Medication distribution
- Medication and IV administration
- Preventive health
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Family education
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient assessment
- Health and wellness expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
LPN II to Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Health System
07.2013 - 05.2023
LPN-PRN
Pierremont Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 01.2015
LPN
Dr. Cheryl A. Smith-family medicine
03.2013 - 07.2013
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Too Groovee Boutique
03.2010 - 02.2012
Sales Associate/Key Holder
New York & Company
01.2009 - 10.2012
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
06.2008 - 02.2009
Student Worker
LSU Hospital
11.2006 - 11.2007
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
Licensed Practical Nurse -
LSU-Shreveport
High school diploma -
Caddo Parish Magnet High School