April Nobles
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Confident and communicative Licensed Practical Nurse with experience within long term care, physician offices, behavioral health, research, case management, chart abstraction and assisted living facilities. Strong clinical assessment & critical thinker. Team player always willing to adapt to new requirements with enthusiastic support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ACTS Westminister Village
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise nursing assistants; Perform EMR responsibilities; Point Click Care; Microsoft Office; Administer medications; Dispense medications from Omnicell machine as needed; Assess vital changes in patients’ conditions; Implement interventions; Perform basic first aid
LPN Nurse Specialist/Case Management
Franklin Primary Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
- EMR duties; NextGen/Epic; Covid vaccines; Nurse triage; Maintain high volume call center; Strong clinical assessment & critical thinking; Distribute meds & vaccines; Referral assistance; Obtain prior authorization & pre-certs; Data entry; Phone queue experience; ICD-10; CPT; Clinical data abstracting; Maintain open communication with providers & departments; Ensures documentation supports codes based on guidelines; Worked with senior case managers; Completing intake interviews; Determining treatment needs; Advocating for needed services
Clinical Nurse Recruiter, LPN
Pulmonary Associates
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducts recruitment calls; GCP guidelines; Strong clinical assessment & critical thinking; Clinical data abstracting; Phlebotomy; Medical records abstracting; Massive data entry; Microsoft Office; Maintains research database; ICD-10; EMR; Greenway/Epic/Sunrise/Cerner; Covid educating; Back up research coordinator; Administer blind medications & documentation; Scheduling
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerby of Mobile
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervise nursing assistants; Perform EMR responsibilities; Administer medications; Care for Demented & Alzheimer’s patients in locked unit; Administer treatments; Perform basic first aid; Assess vital changes in patients’ conditions; Data abstracting
Licensed Practical Nurse
Azalea Gardens
01.2014 - 01.2016
- EMR responsibilities; Supervise staff; Maintain feeding tubes; Provide palliative care; Administer medications; Care for Demented and Alzheimer’s patients in locked unit; CPT; Assess vital changes in patients’ conditions; Wound care; Administer assessments
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chickasaw City Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Large amounts of data entry; Oversee inventory of medications; Perform health screens; Triaging; EMR responsibilities; Administer medications/injections/ tube feedings; Data abstracting
Licensed Practical Nurse
Searcy Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Monitor nursing care to patients with varying mental health disorders; Administers medications & injections; Hospital intake & discharge planning; Implement interventions; Respond to emergency situations to help support clinical staff; One-on-one shifts
Education
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama08.2017
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, Alabama08.2011
Associate Degree in Science -
Faulkner University
Mobile, Alabama05.2009
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Virginia College
Mobile, Alabama11.2004
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Medical office administration
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient evaluations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Regulatory Requirements
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Documenting intake
- Patient support
- Responsible and Dependable
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical judgment
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Charting
- Epic Systems
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- CPR/AED
- ICD-10
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Mental Health Support
- Diabetes management
- Patient Observation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Case Management
- Immunization Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Maintaining nutrition
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Caregiving skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment Room Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital signs
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Emergency Response
- Catheter Care
- Anatomy knowledge
- Quality Assessments
- Data Analysis
- Geriatric Care
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Preventive Care
Key Qualifications
- Licensed LPN, currently in Alabama
- CPR Certification
- Understanding nursing techniques
- Medical Terminology
- EMR review & abstracting
- Accurate training with ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT codes
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
ACTS Westminister Village
01.2022 - Current
LPN Nurse Specialist/Case Management
Franklin Primary Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
Clinical Nurse Recruiter, LPN
Pulmonary Associates
01.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerby of Mobile
01.2016 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Azalea Gardens
01.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chickasaw City Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Searcy Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate -
University of South Alabama
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Bishop State Community College
Associate Degree in Science -
Faulkner University
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Virginia College