Janessa Cross
Country Club Hills
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Franciscan Village
10.2023 - Current
- Worked as clinical student to administer medications
- Administered therapies consistent with physician orders
- Observed strict confidentiality and all patients related information consistent with HIPPA guidelines.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Mental Health Tech
Ludeman Developmental Center
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Completed timely data entry of contact information.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPPA requirements.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communications.
- Engaged in regular communication with clients and families in a professional and respectful manner effectively building lasting relationships.
John Madden Center
Mental Health Technician
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patients charts and electronic systems, sustaining continum of care from admission to discharge.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPPA requirements.
- Conducted 15 minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crisis to maintain safe milieu.
Ann Kylie Center- Mental Health Technician
State Of Illinois
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
ATS
Chicago, IL06.2023
CNA
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
Chicago Heights, IL12.2020
High School Diploma -
Crete Monee
Crete, IL06.2010
Skills
- Medical History Documenting
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Relaying Labs to providers
- Assessments
- administering medication
Certification
- IV certified
Timeline
LPN
Franciscan Village
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Tech
Ludeman Developmental Center
03.2017 - 08.2020
John Madden Center
Mental Health Technician
09.2014 - 05.2015
Ann Kylie Center- Mental Health Technician
State Of Illinois
02.2011 - 09.2014
Practical Nursing Diploma -
ATS
CNA
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
High School Diploma -
Crete Monee
- IV certified
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