Jessica Yancey
Strunk
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Parkwest Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and clinical documentation. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control protocols.
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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare on Request
Knoxville, TN
02.2025 - 03.2026
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Documented vital signs and patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies for improved outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing staff with routine tasks, contributing to efficient workflow within unit.
- Participated in training sessions, gaining knowledge on best practices in nursing care procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
Clinton, TN
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Education
Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville
Huntsville, TN08.2024
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
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- Care planning
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
- Mental health support
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkwest Medical Center
08.2025 - 02.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare on Request
02.2025 - 03.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elk Valley Health Services
02.2025 - 07.2025
Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville