Angela Smoot
LPN, Investigator, Data Collection, Data Entry
Stafford,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated professional with extensive experience in the Medical, data entry and investigation industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with staff, patients and family member. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
Stafford
Stafford, VA
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both current and past students
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
- Answered incoming phone calls from student, teacher and parents to provide basic assistance..
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine needs with in Stafford County Schools.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing and vision evaluations per state requirements.
- Collected medical history and vaccination history from multiple programs.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them.
- Accurately handled data entry for 1800 students into school based software.
Private Investigator
Five Star Investigation
Stafford, VA
09.2006 - 09.2017
- Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.
- Supported civil cases by collecting exhaustive notes and offering sworn testimony in depositions and open court.
- Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
- Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
LPN
Sentara
Woodbridge, VA
10.2006 - 05.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Cared for over 50 Critical and Non Critical patients each day with quality-driven support
Education
No Degree - LPN License
ECPI
Manassas 09.2007 - 05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Norther Virginia Community College
Woodbridge 09.2009 - 12.2011
Skills
Transcribing documents
Data verification
Microsoft Office proficiency
Data collection and reporting
Sorting and labeling
Performance improvement
Report preparation
Due diligence
Patient and family advocacy
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Ability to multitask effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking
Customer Service and Team building
Timeline
LPN
Stafford
01.2018 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Norther Virginia Community College
09.2009 - 12.2011
No Degree - LPN License
ECPI
09.2007 - 05.2009
LPN
Sentara
10.2006 - 05.2017
Private Investigator
Five Star Investigation
09.2006 - 09.2017