April O'Brien
Cohoes,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 23 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long Term Care, Family Practice, and OBGyn settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Khushru/Farzana OBGyn
Schenectady, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, and documenting current symptoms, as well as health history
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Medical Assistant/LPN
Katy Irani, MD Gynecology
Albany, NY
08.2008 - 11.2016
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures utilizing infection control standards and sterile technique
- Maintained records of in office laboratory testing to maintain CLIA certification
- Collaborated with various platforms to assist in the transition from paper charts to Electronic Medical Records
Education
LPN Certification - Practical Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School
Albany, NY06-2016
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley
Albany, NY06-2004
Skills
- Medical billing and coding
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Long term care
- Family Practice
- Team Collaboration
- Patient triaging
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Khushru/Farzana OBGyn
09.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant/LPN
Katy Irani, MD Gynecology
08.2008 - 11.2016
LPN Certification - Practical Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley