Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Medication Nurse
Behavioral Health Group
03.2023 - Current
Verified completion of medication consent forms, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
Conducted pain assessments to determine the effectiveness of administered medications.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administering to the patient.
Advocated for patients needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Green Hills Rehabilitation For Healin
02.2023 - 04.2023
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN, Sterling Primary Care
11.2022 - 02.2023
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and
autoclaves
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent
information breaches
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess
conditions.
Practical Nurse
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Care
09.2022 - 11.2022
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
in response to medical administration
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, careand environment to
nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery,
minimize pain and optimizepatient outcomes
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times
and amounts on patient charts
Wound
Medical Assistant
Heritage Medical Associates
09.2007 - 01.2023
Preparing patients for examination and assisting the Physician
Obtaining and Recording medical historyand vital statistics in electronic medical
records
Prior Authorization/Referrals
Scheduler
Floater in Various Specialties
Education
Certificate: Intravenous Therapy -
Northwest Phlebotomy School
Nashville, TN
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Hartsville, TN
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
High Tech Institute
Nashville, TN
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, TN
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Outlook
E-Clinical Works, Allscripts, Star
Panel, MISYS, SAMMS 6, Point Click Care
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
CPR Certification
Timeline
LPN, Medication Nurse
Behavioral Health Group
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Green Hills Rehabilitation For Healin
02.2023 - 04.2023
LPN, Sterling Primary Care
11.2022 - 02.2023
Practical Nurse
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Care