Ali Fowler
Marion,Kentucky
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information educating patients, and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic, home, SNF and hospital environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director of Nursing
Atrium Living Centers
01.2022 - Current
- Supervising all nursing staff - overseeing department budgets - maintain high standards of care for all patients – compliance regulation - care collaboration for patients - training Nurses on policies
- Weekly wound care - wound maintenance - patient/doctor collaboration of wound care.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Nursing personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Atrium Living
07.2020 - Current
- Patient assessment – acute care – medication – I.V management
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee floor coverage and flow.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical, Hudson Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Home Health LVN
Life Line
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Medical Assistant
Tri Rivers
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
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Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Behavioral Assessment
- Preventive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Licensed Practical Nurse regonition
- I have received employee of the month countless times for patient care excellence and for going above and beyond for patients
- Highly recommended by patient families for compassion and care skills
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- In home care –
- Transitional care -
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- Illness prevention
Timeline
Clinical Director of Nursing - Atrium Living Centers
01.2022 - Current
Home Health LVN - Life Line
04.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical, Hudson Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
LPN Charge Nurse - Atrium Living
07.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant - Tri Rivers
02.2017 - 05.2019
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