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Dorothy Jackson

Memphis

Summary

A career in healthcare has afforded me the opportunity to be able to sow into the lives of others the gift of medicine and healing. My personal goals of advancing in healthcare will be rewarding continuously through the lives of those that I care for.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Cordova Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored new nurses, enhancing skill development and promoting adherence to best practices.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes to inform care strategies.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.

LPN Office Nurse

Regional One Health Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Assisted in coordinating patient referrals and scheduling follow-up appointments effectively.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Colonial Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Providing prescribed medical treatment and personnel care service to the patients
  • Observed patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
  • Taking vital signs
  • Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
  • Assembled and used such equipment as catheters, g-tubes, and oxygen supplies
  • Collected samples, such as urine, blood, sputum for testing
  • Giving injections of medications
  • Entering information into computer system
  • Maintained accurate medical documentation and performed administrative duties.

Patient Care Assistant / Unit Clerk

Regional One Health
04.2010 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced outcomes with emotional support and caring attention to unique medical and non-medical needs.
  • Maintained patient safety and comfort by expertly managing day-to-day needs.
  • Helped carry out patients' activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
  • Updated unit records with current patient information, including orders and instructions.
  • Kept team efficient with well-stocked and organized unit supplies.
  • Built charts for patients and set up security bands and sensors for each person based on age and condition.
  • Handled high volume of calls with multi-line system, transferring callers, taking messages, and remotely handling diverse problems.
  • Supported efficient admissions and discharge processes by preparing related paperwork.
  • Greeted visitors and communicated to assess needs and provide direction.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Bend Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Providing prescribed medical treatment and personnel care service to the patients
  • Observed patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
  • Taking vital signs
  • Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
  • Assembled and used such equipment as catheters, g-tubes, and oxygen supplies
  • Collected samples, such as urine, blood, sputum for testing
  • Giving injections of medications
  • Entering information into computer system
  • Maintained accurate medical documentation and performed administrative duties.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ava Maria
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Providing prescribed medical treatment and personnel care service to the patients
  • Observed patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
  • Taking vital signs
  • Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
  • Assembled and used such equipment as catheters, g-tubes, and oxygen supplies
  • Collected samples, such as urine, blood, sputum for testing
  • Giving injections of medications
  • Entering information into computer system
  • Maintained accurate medical documentation and performed administrative duties.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bright Glade-AHC
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Providing prescribed medical treatment and personnel care service to the patients
  • Observed patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
  • Taking vital signs
  • Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
  • Assembled and used such equipment as catheters, g-tubes, and oxygen supplies
  • Collected samples, such as urine, blood, sputum for testing
  • Giving injections of medications
  • Entering information into computer system
  • Maintained accurate medical documentation and performed administrative duties.

Education

Graduate -

Remington College
Memphis, TN
10.2007

LPN Diploma - undefined

Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Memphis
Memphis, TN
10.2021

Graduate - undefined

Treadwell High School
Memphis, TN
05.2006

Skills

  • BCLS
  • Wound care
  • Charting and recording
  • Care planning
  • Patient care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Physical assessment
  • Scheduling
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Home health care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Physical assessments

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Cordova Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2025 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

Regional One Health Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Colonial Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 04.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Bend Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 09.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ava Maria
12.2022 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bright Glade-AHC
12.2021 - 05.2023

Patient Care Assistant / Unit Clerk

Regional One Health
04.2010 - 09.2023

LPN Diploma - undefined

Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Memphis

Graduate - undefined

Treadwell High School

Graduate -

Remington College

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