Jonathan Player
Asheville,NC
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction, my tenure at Deerfield Retirement Community honed my skills in medication treatment administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrating effective clinical judgment and a versatile team spirit, I've significantly contributed to quality patient care, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations. Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deerfield Retirement Community
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
CNA
Deerfield Retirement Community
01.2013 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported needs of 24+ residents under long-term care.
Sales Associate
Serendipity Consignment
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed 50+ consigners per day.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community
Marion, NC08-2023
Skills
- Medication Treatment Administration
- Hands-On Patient Assistance
- Clinical Vital Signs Assessment
- HIPAA Regulation Adherence
- Wound Management
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Patient Support
- Infection Prevention
- Versatile Team Player
- Effective Clinical Judgment
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - NC Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deerfield Retirement Community
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Deerfield Retirement Community
01.2013 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Serendipity Consignment
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - NC Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community
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