Cathie Fowler
Cochran,GA
Summary
Dependable LPN with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
Warner Robins, GA
11.2017 - Current
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve donor outcomes.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided MSS support to multiple centers
ASC Administration
Associates Surgery Center
Macon, GA
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Managed office and surgical supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Conducted research on requested topics using reliable sources.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within the organization.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
- Checked office stock to determine supply levels and maintain inventory.
- Researched and developed administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate operations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments, holding retractors and suctioning.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate surgical records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient condition before, during and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for anesthesia administration and monitoring.
OR Nurse
Eye Center of Central Georgia
Macon, GA
09.2003 - 08.2011
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in the OR suite.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Administered medications as prescribed by surgeon or anesthesiologist.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Maintained sterile environment throughout surgical procedure.
- Provided appropriate post-operative care for all patients in the OR suite.
- Performed patient assessments preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Participated in quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes of care provided to patients in the OR suite.
Education
LPN - Nursing
HGTC
Dublin, CA05-1992
Skills
- Office Administration
- New Hire Onboarding
- Information Management
- Technical Documentation
- Employee Supervision
- Supplies Ordering
- Schedule Coordination
- Document Management
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Team Building and Leadership
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
Timeline
Medical Support Specialist
Biolife Plasma Services
11.2017 - Current
ASC Administration
Associates Surgery Center
09.2011 - 09.2017
OR Nurse
Eye Center of Central Georgia
09.2003 - 08.2011
LPN - Nursing
HGTC
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