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Bellynda Joseph

Smithfield,NC

Summary

Responsible LPN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 20 years of experience in healthcare. Enthusiastic with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

The Laurels of Forest Glenn
11.2024 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

LPN

WakeMed Physician Practices
06.2023 - Current
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Perform catheterization procedures, bladder scans, and other specialized medical treatments.
  • Provide direct patient care including administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
  • Assess patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintain patient flows and assist physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepare medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

Amedisys Home Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared weekly clinician schedules. Reviewed clinician schedules daily/frequently as needed to determine capacity opportunities and ensure productivity standards were met.
  • Ensured patient assessment visits including all OASIS visits were scheduled and performed timely.
  • Completed requested schedules ensuring all orders and services (e.g. lab draw, supervisory visits, add-on visits or disciplines etc.) were included as required
  • Supported Clinical Manager and worked collaboratively to ensure timely communication with patients, clinicians, referral sources, BD team and other office personnel.
  • Managed calls from patients/field staff related to scheduling issues. Referred clinical and performance related issues to the Clinical Manager
  • Ran all applicable reports and responded to workflow taking appropriate actions.

LPN

Bayada Home Health
04.2012 - 02.2022
  • Maintained airway patency by giving appropriate Tracheostomy care/provided suction as necessary
  • Maintained ventilator settings according to MD orders
  • Conducted full respiratory assessment daily
  • Changed ventilator circuits weekly
  • Checked back up equipment daily to ensure clients safety in event of emergencies
  • Provided assistance with ADL's to ensure optimal quality of life/patient independence
  • Supported nutrition by administering g-tube feedings
  • Administered medication as prescribed by MD/POC
  • Wound care performed, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Documented accurate/complete patient information to address patient problems/expected outcomes
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Evaluated patient to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education
Central Islip

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Professional time management
  • BLS Certified
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Data Entry
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassionate and Caring

Languages

Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

LPN

The Laurels of Forest Glenn
11.2024 - Current

LPN

WakeMed Physician Practices
06.2023 - Current

Patient Scheduling Coordinator

Amedisys Home Health
09.2022 - 05.2023

LPN

Bayada Home Health
04.2012 - 02.2022

No Degree - Nursing

Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education

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