Jannelle Montes
Calexico
Summary
Licensed nursing professional prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and medical assistance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient monitoring. Reliable and focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
11.2019 - Current
- Managed client care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Recorded in electronic medical records. Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly. Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Advocated for clients' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed. Administered medications and injections to clients as ordered by psychiatrists. Provided client education on health care issues and prescribed medications. Assisted physicians during evaluations and assessments, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care. Documented accurate and complete client information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal client outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care. Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns. Delivered emotional support to clients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Michael's House
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly. Recorded in electronic medical records.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed. Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Advocated for patients' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans. Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes. Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications. Delivered emotional support to patients during challenging times.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life. Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping. Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes. Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary. Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
License Vocational Nurse Program -
California Nurses Educational Institute
Palm Springs, CA02-2016
No Degree - General Education Courses / Prerequisites
Imperial Valley College
ImperialHigh School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Patient assessments and evaluations
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient and family communication
- Transcribing orders
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- California Driver's License
- Intravenous Therapy Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certified – California State Boards.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
11.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Michael's House
05.2016 - 11.2019
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- California Driver's License
- Intravenous Therapy Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certified – California State Boards.
License Vocational Nurse Program -
California Nurses Educational Institute
No Degree - General Education Courses / Prerequisites
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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