Inger Jones
Columbia
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care, team leadership and safety. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Columbia
Columbia, SC
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
- Developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, identifying changes in health status to initiate prompt care adjustments.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures, ensuring preparedness for any critical situations that may arise.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
Columbia, SC
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected and labeled lab specimens, maintaining proper protocols for timely analysis.
- Utilized wound care techniques, including dressing changes and infection prevention, to promote patient healing.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care, improving compliance with treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DD&C Homecare
Sumter, SC
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Administering all medications as ordered by physician in the home.
- Monitoring vital signs and glucose readings and documenting the results daily.
- Assisting resident with activities of daily living, i.e. bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Documenting and reporting any changes in condition to caregiver, physician, and supervisor.
- Accompanying resident to appointments and updating care plan.
- Providing emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and enhancing patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Inputting medical history, allergies, medications, and orders in electronic medical record.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05-1997
Skills
- Compassionate and patient
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Columbia
11.2022 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
05.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
DD&C Homecare
03.2019 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
02.2013 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College