Anne "Patricia" McAfee, LPN
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Licensed practical nurse with extensive experience as an office manager and correctional nurse, currently pursuing a registered nursing degree. Highly organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines. Energetic and equipped to support day-to-day operational functions and accomplish business goals. Blends advanced organizational, technical and business expertise to enhance workflows. Also, an experienced correctional nurse with broad knowledge in administering medical care and conducting health assessments within a correctional facility. Strengths include sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations effectively. Committed to promoting inmates' physical and mental well-being while contributing to safe, secure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Calhoun, GA
05.2019 - Current
- Collect and verify patient information for adherence to billing standards and receipt of proper care.
- Engage with diverse healthcare partners to obtain critical documentation for optimal service delivery.
- Process payroll accurately ensuring all employees are paid on time.
- Manage, schedule and coordinate office functions and activities for employees.
- Order supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Obtain complete orders, progress notes, and care summaries to support insurance claims.
Correctional Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Chattanooga, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Provide nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assess and monitor inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Identify changes in an inmate's condition and report them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and document medication administration in accordance with policy.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, during routine visits or hospitalizations.
Dosing Nurse
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Calhoun, GA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided patient education regarding proper administration techniques and potential side effects of medications.
- Evaluated patient responses to medication therapies using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Performed physical exams, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging studies, and other procedures as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as mental health counseling or substance abuse treatment when necessary.
Charge Nurse
Maple Ridge Health Care
Cartersville, Georgia
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Oversaw Certified Nursing Assistants delivering direct patient care services.
- Assessed health condition of patients and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA12-2011
Skills
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Scheduling coordination
- Multitasking capacity
- Billing
- Payroll processing
- Financial accounting
- Patient examination
- Compassionate care
- Monitor vital signs
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Home healthcare
- Medication and IV administration
- Specialized healthcare referrals
Certification
- CPR Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
12.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2019 - Current
Dosing Nurse
Crossroads Treatment Centers
10.2017 - 05.2019
Charge Nurse
Maple Ridge Health Care
03.2012 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Dalton State College
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