Amy Wormhoudt LPN
New Smyrna Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sonata Hunters Creek ALF
Kissimmee, FL
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wesley Woods Senior Living SNF
New Albany, OH
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
School Nurse
Orange Tree Staffing
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
Intake Nurse/Authorization Coordinator/Billing Specialist
Health Pro Home Care and Staffing
Gahanna, OH
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Utilized Electronic Health Records systems to enter patient information into the database.
- Coordinated referrals for specialist visits or further testing as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery including HIPAA compliance standards.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from assessments and evaluations for review by physicians or other healthcare personnel.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on new developments in nursing practices.
- Ensured accuracy of billing codes associated with services provided.
- Developed policies and procedures related to intake processes and procedures.
- Reviewed insurance coverage requirements prior to scheduling appointments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Reviewed and approved authorization requests according to established criteria.
- Maintained accurate records of all authorizations in the system.
- Processed incoming authorization requests and updated customer accounts accordingly.
- Identified discrepancies in authorization requests, reported them to management, and took corrective action as needed.
- Assisted customers with questions or problems related to their authorization requests.
- Provided guidance and direction on how to complete authorization forms correctly.
- Generated reports for management regarding the status of pending authorizations.
- Analyzed data from various sources to ensure accuracy of authorizations.
- Managed workflow processes for authorization requests, including routing documents and tracking progress.
- Researched information as necessary to resolve customer inquiries or issues with authorizations.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning, faxing.
- Coordinated communication between departments regarding authorization procedures.
- Created detailed documentation of processes related to authorizing services and products.
- Monitored compliance with regulations concerning authorization processes.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of billing information and patient data.
- Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Verified insurance coverage and identified third-party payers for billing purposes.
- Resolved discrepancies between customers' remittances and invoices received.
- Investigated incorrect billings and processed refunds as necessary.
Home Health Nurse
Health Pro Home Care and Staffing
Gahanna, OH
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from home health services.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Education
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA12-2015
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12-1983
High School Diploma -
Union City Community High School
Union City, IN05-1979
Skills
- Patient Record Auditing
- Documenting Observations
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Charting And Documenting
- Nurse And Cna Supervision
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Record Auditing
- Medical Chart Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sonata Hunters Creek ALF
03.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Wesley Woods Senior Living SNF
07.2022 - 03.2023
School Nurse
Orange Tree Staffing
01.2022 - 06.2022
Intake Nurse/Authorization Coordinator/Billing Specialist
Health Pro Home Care and Staffing
04.2014 - 04.2017
Home Health Nurse
Health Pro Home Care and Staffing
04.2014 - 04.2017
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Ashworth College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
High School Diploma -
Union City Community High School
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