Jodi Swisher
Pana
Summary
Dedicated LPN skilled in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for delivering compassionate care while educating patients and families on health maintenance. Aiming to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment focused on improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lincoln Healthcare Group
Shelbyville, Il
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and workspaces for safety compliance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
- 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.
LPN
Pana Health & Rehab Center
Pana, IL
06.2017 - 03.2026
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
LPN
Springfield Clinic
Taylorville, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Education
LPN - Nursing
CASPN
Springfield,IL12-2016
GED -
Pana Adult Learning Center
Pana, IL02-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
Timeline
LPN
Lincoln Healthcare Group
02.2026 - Current
LPN
Springfield Clinic
01.2023 - 08.2023
LPN
Pana Health & Rehab Center
06.2017 - 03.2026
LPN - Nursing
CASPN
GED -
Pana Adult Learning Center