Cathey Jones
Hanson,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Western Kentucky Veterans Center
Hanson, KY
09.2017 - Current
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
Prior Authorization Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Group
Madisonville, KY
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Contacted insurance companies in order to obtain authorizations for vascular diagnostic studies and cardiac studies
- Contacted insurance companies to obtain approval for medications
LPN
Baptist Health Medical Group
Madisonville, KY
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Registration Clerk
Baptist Health Deaconess/Trover Clinic
Madisonville, Kentucky
08.2001 - 12.2009
- Processed patient registration forms, collected fees, and issued receipts for services rendered.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and directed them to appropriate areas.
- Verified insurance coverage and eligibility for services.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments based on provider availability.
- Maintained confidential patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY12-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Medication Dispensing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
References
- Matt Arnold (270) 619-2121
- Sherry Day (270) 339-3267
- Angela May, RN (270) 213-0159
Timeline
LPN
Western Kentucky Veterans Center
09.2017 - Current
Prior Authorization Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Group
08.2016 - 09.2017
LPN
Baptist Health Medical Group
01.2010 - 08.2016
Registration Clerk
Baptist Health Deaconess/Trover Clinic
08.2001 - 12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Madisonville Community College
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