LaValra Jones BSN, RN
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Dedicated nursing professional with 10+ years of nursing experience in the areas of geriatrics, sub-acute rehab, acute rehab, medical surgical, home health, behavior health, supervision and case management. A consistent track record of excellent patient care, patient health education/training and patient advocacy skills. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals. Committed to continuing professional training and education.
Education:
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY 14226
BSN - 2016
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY 14220
AAS in Nursing – 2009
Licensure
NYS Registered Professional Nurse – 2010
License: 629770
Certification: BLS
Professional Experience:
Beechwood Residence – Getzville, NY 14068 2020 - current
Nurse Supervisor
Duties include: oversight of patient care provided by staff and assuring adherence to already established policies and procedures, assure that units are properly staffed find replacement staff when needed, work unit at times of staffing shortage, timely reporting of major issues, PCC documentation
Visiting Nursing Association – Williamsville, NY 14221 2013 – 2019
Home Health Nurse/ Case Manager
Duties include: case management, health and medication teaching, admissions, discharges, supervision of HHA, medication set up, wound care, venipuncture, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, ostomy care, foley catheter care, pleurx drainage system care. HCHB
charting and documentation.
Child and Family Services – Buffalo, NY 14209 2018 – 2018
Residential Nurse
Duties include: provide care as per Pediatrician/ Psychiatrist orders, administer medications as per orders, educate children/staff on medications and possible side affects to report, treat minor injury or illnesses, arrange doctors appointments, support living staff as needed, participate in therapeutic crisis intervention, event reporting and timely documentation
ECMCC – Staff Nurse 2010 – 2013
Buffalo, NY 14215
Duties include: health teachings to patient and family members, telemetry, safe medication administration, tracheostomy care, PICC/IV care and maintenance, venipuncture, wound care, assume charge nurse duties when designated. Meditech charting and documentation.
Weinberg Campus – Getzville, NY 14086 2004 – 2010
CNA/ Staff Nurse(2010)
Duties include: safe administration of medications and documentation, wound care, assisting with activities of daily living.
References: Available upon request