Belinda Tomlin
Vesuvius,VA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Coordinator RN with a proven track record at CMG Surgical Specialists, enhancing patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and nursing management. Expert in patient safety and healthcare education, I have significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in patient counseling, I prioritize confidentiality and support across all levels of clinical staff.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
CMG Surgical Specialists
Lynchburg, Virginia
12.2015 - Current
- Coordinates staffing assignments to ensure appropriate patient care.
- Management of patient care-related issues. Communicates with staff and physicians.
- Communicates issues and needs to the Unit Manager or Nursing Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Complies with departmental and system vision, mission, values, and standards for performance, such as attendance, punctuality, appearance, etc.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Communicates and collaborates with other disciplines and departments as necessary to provide the best patient care.
Nursing Supervisor, MDS
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
Buena Vista, VA
01.2010 - 04.2014
- (As needed) Golden Living Center, Shenandoah Valley, Buena Vista, VA, Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor.
- Providing resident care to long- and short-term residents, administering medications, obtaining physicians' orders, and processing information, vitals, and daily wound treatments.
- Daily assessments, entering admission and discharge orders on the computer, and providing support and help to hospice staff, physicians, staff, and family.
- Recently, I oriented to MDS, care plans, and coding for Medicare and Medicaid. MDS course completed with a certificate.
Staff Nurse
Central Virginia Surgery
Lynchburg, Virginia
04.2004 - 01.2010
- Provided patient care and worked one-on-one with patients recently diagnosed with breast and colon cancer, providing them information for surgery, setting up oncology referrals, x-rays, and labs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families pre-op, post-op, and at the time of being diagnosed with chronic or incurable diseases.
- Assisted Dr. Kittrell, Dr. Guglielmetti, Dr. Beverly and Dr. McClung, with office procedures, obtained verbal orders and completed them in a timely fashion, returned patient calls, and notified the physician of any major concerns requiring attention at the present time.
- I provided the surgeon with the cancer conference list for Wednesday a.m. Scheduled surgical procedures for patients, provided pre-op and post-op care, refilled prescriptions per physician's order, and provided wound care.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Centra Health LGH Orthopedics
Lynchburg, VA
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Provided care to multiple patients in a hospital setting, as well as communicating with physicians and other staff.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, preparing necessary documents and resources.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Medical Assistant
Drs. Hill and Smith
Lynchburg, VA
12.1997 - 05.1999
- Provided care to multiple patients in a medical office setting, while communicating effectively with physicians and other staff. Also performed front office duties as needed.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2011
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2003
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient confidentiality
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Nursing management
- Patient counseling
- Patient safety
- Clinical staff support
- Healthcare education
- Patient care
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
CMG Surgical Specialists
12.2015 - Current
Nursing Supervisor, MDS
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
01.2010 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Central Virginia Surgery
04.2004 - 01.2010
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Centra Health LGH Orthopedics
05.2003 - 05.2004
Medical Assistant
Drs. Hill and Smith
12.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
Liberty University
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
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