Jodi LaFond
Dracut
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional experienced in delivering direct patient care. Detail-oriented nurse skilled in patient assessment and medication administration including narcotics. Specializing in Substance abuse, mental health and crisis intervention, fostering a safe and healing environment for patients.
Personable and compassionate individual dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in healthcare settings, with foundational understanding of medical terminology and patient management techniques. Familiar with vital signs monitoring and basic clinical procedures, emphasizing importance of patient comfort and adherence to safety standards. Committed to contributing to improved patient outcomes through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies to enhance understanding.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and inform treatment decisions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Assisted in crisis interventions, applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nurse
WellPath, Essex County Sheriff's Department
Middleton, Ma
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery within the department.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Nurse
Serenity at Summit New England
Haverhill, Ma
2021 - 2022
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Education
LPN - LPN
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
Billerica, Ma06-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Seizure management
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing assessments
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Relationship building
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 2017-Current
- Certified American Red Cross - BSL
Timeline
Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Behavioral Services
08.2024 - Current
Nurse
WellPath, Essex County Sheriff's Department
04.2023 - 12.2024
Nurse
Serenity at Summit New England
2021 - 2022
LPN - LPN
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing