Janice Spotts
Carlisle
Summary
Dynamic Senior LPN with extensive experience at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven leader in staff training and conflict resolution, enhancing team performance and patient safety. Committed to implementing quality assurance measures that elevate care standards and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior LPN
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Mechanicsburg
10.2019 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, enhancing overall patient safety.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Mediated conflicts between nursing personnel and patients' families, fostering a collaborative care environment.
- Developed training programs for new nursing staff and ongoing education.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff to ensure standards.
- Evaluated nursing procedures for efficiency and improved practices.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated regular meetings with nursing staff to address issues and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
- Assisted in developing policies that promote a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
LPN
Claremont Nursing & Rehab
01.2006 - Current
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physicians’ orders and treatment plan.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illness of concern.
- Monitored and documented vital signs for each patient during assessments.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis and treatment.
- Analyzed patient responses to medication, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Partnered with healthcare teams to address care plan management, including development and implementation.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients in collaboration with medical professionals to ensure effective discharge planning.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and patient safety.
- Coordinated patient care and nursing duties for 46-bed unit, ensuring seamless operations and quality patient care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patients orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Enter physicians’ orders into the EMR.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
LPN
Middletown Home
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing environment.
- Administered medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Executed nursing tasks based on established protocols to support patient care standards.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Willow Street, PA
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA02-1998
Skills
- State nursing licensure
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- HIPAA compliance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Insulin medication assistance
- Acute care expertise
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Diagnostic testing
- Routine medical procedures
- Collecting vitals
- Clinical documentation
- Charting accuracy
- Medical records management
- Clinical documentation
- Health ethics
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff training
- Team coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Team building
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Emr/her
- Telephone triage
- CPR/AED
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Clinical procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team building
- Wound dressing and suturing
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Vaccines For Children Coordinator
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Senior LPN
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
LPN
Claremont Nursing & Rehab
01.2006 - Current
LPN
Middletown Home
01.1998 - 01.2006
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Willow Street, PA
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center