1. Jessica Hughes
319 Asbury Way, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(T) 561-791-1040 (C) 561-596-1056 (E) Jessh100@gmail.com
Professional Background
Professionally trained LPN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally
competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skill Highlights
• Hospice and palliative care • CPR certification
experience • Wound care
• Clinical training • Drug administration
• Strong clinical judgment
• Enthusiastic caregiver
• Professional bedside manner
• Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke
Patient Care
• Organizational skills
• Patient-focused care
Accomplishments
Patient Care
• Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for
a broad range of patients.
• Treated patients suffering from wounds, psychiatric drugs , high blood pressure
• Clinical Skills
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, EKG’s and blood
glucose levels , and drug overdoses.
• Patient Advocacy
• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician
instructions to patients.
Professional Experience
06/2013 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Palm Beach, Florida
LPN Staff Nurse Primary Care
Assist in data collection such as vital signs, EKG’s and PC screens
Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly. Performed wound care,
educated patients on medications, administered oral, topical, and injectable medications to
all patients on a 25 bed unit using BCMA, Administered Immunizations and flu shots,
administered medications to patents during psychotic episodes during codes, document
pertinent observation while sitting on a 1:1

2. 06/2012 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Palm Beach, Florida
LPN Staff Nurse Inpatient Psychiatry
Performed vitals/glucose testing. Administered injections and psychiatric medications.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Change dressings.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician
Instructions to patients. Assisted RN’s with Admissions and Care plans. Collecting Blood
Samples.
03/2011 Nursing Care Services Lake worth, Florida
LPN Staff Nurse
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Provided
treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Performed vitals/glucose testing
and assisting in administering injections and urinalysis.Took and recorded patients'
temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Tested patients' blood glucose leve Changed
patients dressings, applied Una Boots, and wound vac's. Ensured patients received and
took there psychiatric medications.
11/2010 - 03/2011 HCR Mannor Care Boyton Beach, Fl
LPN Staff Nurse
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, psychiatric and
asthma. Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.Administered medications and assisted
in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Monitored fluid intake and output
levels.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Provided quality nursing care in
accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Delegated responsibilities to
CNA's.Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Education and Training

3. 2010 Keiser Career College, Greenacers, FL, Palm Beach
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing
Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse
CPR certified through American Heart Association
INfection Control
Prevention of Medical Errors
Blood Borne Pathogens
Domestic Violence
Elder Abuse
HIPPA
OSHA