Barbara Akins
Haworth,OK
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Long Term Care, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and coordinate care services effectively. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient education, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Little River Nursing And Rehab
Ashdown, AR
11.2023 - Current
- Managed caseload of 26+ patients, conducting thorough full body assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, options, and facilitated doctor's appointments accordingly.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Administrative Assistant
Foreman Public School
Foreman, AR
11.2017 - 11.2023
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Managed multiple calendars, expense reports, reimbursements and meeting preparation.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Idabel, OK
03.2003 - 11.2013
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK05-2001
High School Diploma -
Haworth High School
Haworth, OK05-1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Coordinated care services
- Treatment planning
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family
- Shopping
- Self-Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Multistate
- Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED-eCard Code 236018019208
References
- Halyn Jones-Heritage Home Health, (870) 648-0608
- Alex Parsons-Little River Nursing and Rehab, (870) 898-5101
- Krista Ward-Little River Nursing and Rehab, (870) 898-5101
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Little River Nursing And Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Foreman Public School
11.2017 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
03.2003 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
High School Diploma -
Haworth High School
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