Jelisa Stewart
Columbia
Summary
Smart professional with experience delivering superior care to optimize outcomes and quality of life. Successful work history providing direct care, recording health information using electronic health records system]. Dedicated to following federal, state and local regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Almaden Health and Rehabilitation
San Jose
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient independence.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with facility protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to infection control practices.
Home Health Nurse
Care Indeed
San Jose
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care in home settings for diverse populations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders and care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress during home visits.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
Immunization Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Jose
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated patients about health management and medication usage effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical areas according to standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate patient data entry and retrieval.
- Administered immunizations and provided patient education on vaccine importance.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate immunization records and schedules for patients.
- Monitored patient reactions post-vaccination and addressed concerns promptly.
- Managed inventory of vaccines and ensured proper storage protocols were followed.
- Educated patients on health guidelines and vaccine recommendations during consultations.
- Trained new staff on immunization procedures and patient interaction techniques.
LPN
Columbia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Columbia
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Nexion Health
- Works under close supervision of the RN.
- Responsible for medication administration, catheter insertion, administering injections, and some wound care.
- Maintains communication among patients, staff, and physicians.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
Nurse
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF
Prentiss
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Forrest General Affiliate
- Performed under the direct supervision of the RN.
- Delegated assignments by the RN to achieve quality resident care.
- Assisted the RN in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct resident care.
- Provided resident care documentation, direct observation, and resident assessment.
- Overseer of the CNAs and ensured that all resident needs were met and privacy and dignity was maintained at all times.
- Demonstrated the ability to provide care and administration of medications and treatments in a timely manner as required by policy.
- Demonstrated proactive, self-disciplined approach to ensure all diagnostic results related to medication administration were obtained prior to medication administration to maintain resident safety
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during daily rounds.
Education
LPN TO BSN BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - Nursing
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Hattiesburg, MS02.2021
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM - Certificate of Proficiency
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hattiesburg, MS07.2017
ASSOCIATE'S OF ARTS - General Studies
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hattiesburg, MS05.2016
Skills
- Providing basic bedside care
- Great interpersonal skills
- Wound care
- Obtaining Vital Signs
- Giving oral and injectable medications
- Knowledgeable about giving peripheral IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Feeding tube management
- Discharge planning
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Counting narcotics
Highlights
- NALPN Member, Represented the Forrest County Practical Nursing class as an Ambassador at the NALPN conference in April 2017 in Biloxi, MS.
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member, Spring 2017 Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship recipient as one of the 15 out of 500 applicants.
- Student Government Association, Served as the Vice President of my freshman class at Pearl River Community College.
Leadership Experience
- Served as the Secretary of my Practical Nursing class.
- Currently serving community service with Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF in correlation with the activity director of the facility.
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Almaden Health and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 06.2025
Home Health Nurse
Care Indeed
03.2022 - 06.2025
Immunization Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2022
LPN
Columbia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
03.2019 - 02.2021
Nurse
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital ECF
10.2017 - 03.2019
LPN TO BSN BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM - Nursing
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM - Certificate of Proficiency
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE'S OF ARTS - General Studies
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE