FRANKLIN GRUBB
JEANNETTE
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Saint Mary's Hospital, excelling in patient care management and wound care. Proven ability to educate patients and families, enhancing health outcomes through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies. Committed to maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and infection control protocols.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Franks Fix Its
Owner-Operator
11.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections
12.2007 - 09.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in condition for medical review.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Provided wound care and assisted with various medical procedures effectively.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and compliance with protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety within facility.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on observed outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and organizational policies for efficient operations.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, maintaining accurate health records.
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health South
12.2005 - 07.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital District Psychiatric Center
05.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
No Degree - Registered Nurse
Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NYSkills
- Patient care management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control protocols
- Patient education techniques
- IV therapy administration
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Electronic medical records
- Direct patient care
- Nursing documentation
- Patient triage
- Ethical practice
- Surgical care
Timeline
Franks Fix Its
Owner-Operator
11.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Corrections
12.2007 - 09.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health South
12.2005 - 07.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital District Psychiatric Center
05.2000 - 01.2004
No Degree - Registered Nurse
Fulton Montgomery Community College