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Angela Russell

Denham Springs,Louisiana

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient care. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Clinical Manager Assistant

Amedisys Hospice
06.2021 - Current
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Responsible for intake. Entered information into HCHB. Assisted with scheduling admissions.

LPN Hospice Nurse

Amedisys Hospice
07.2014 - 06.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
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  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Hospice Clinical Account Manager

Amedisys Hospice
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of hospice services.
  • Met with families and patients to educate on hospice services.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.

LPN Clinical Manager Assistant

Amedisys Home Health
12.2010 - 07.2013
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Distributing supplies.
  • Triage incoming calls.
  • Entering new referral information into AMS2 and assigning admissions.


Home Health Account Manager

Amedisys Home Health
12.2008 - 12.2010
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations.
  • Developed relationships with community, nursing home staff, and physicians.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies.

LPN Call Center

Amedisys Home Health
10.2005 - 12.2008

Managed the care of chronically ill patients telephonically.

Triaged incoming calls.

Responsible for teaching disease process, medications, and importance of followup MD visits.

Home Health LPN

Amedisys Home Health
09.1994 - 10.2005
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Elaine P. Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA
12.1982

Skills

  • Customer Service and Satisfaction
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Team Motivation

Timeline

Hospice Clinical Manager Assistant

Amedisys Hospice
06.2021 - Current

LPN Hospice Nurse

Amedisys Hospice
07.2014 - 06.2021

Hospice Clinical Account Manager

Amedisys Hospice
07.2013 - 08.2014

LPN Clinical Manager Assistant

Amedisys Home Health
12.2010 - 07.2013

Home Health Account Manager

Amedisys Home Health
12.2008 - 12.2010

LPN Call Center

Amedisys Home Health
10.2005 - 12.2008

Home Health LPN

Amedisys Home Health
09.1994 - 10.2005

LPN - Nursing

Elaine P. Nunez Community College
Angela Russell