Vera Whitaker
Albany,GA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing various procedures within the medical clinic. Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN Wound Care
Albany Area Primary Health Care
05.2011 - 04.2024
- 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 healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01-1981
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Georgia Board of Nursing
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse OBGYN Wound Care
Albany Area Primary Health Care
05.2011 - 04.2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Georgia Board of Nursing
- CPR/AED Certification
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Albany Technical College
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