Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lpn
Livingston Post Acute
Livingston, NJ
12.2023 - Current
Follow orders given by physicians
Provide wound care
Administration of medication per orders
Monitored logs to verify adherence to medication and testing schedules
Trained and supervised nurse assistants
Facilitated effective communication between team members, other departments and outside facilities
Answered special calls promptly to deliver exceptional service
Adhered to facility and legal requirements for standards of care and operations
Directed activities of Nursing department
Established team schedules that met all coverage needs
Evaluated employee skill and quality of care against performance benchmarks
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
Nursing Supervisor
Madonna Home Assisted Living
Norfolk, VA
01.2016 - Current
Maintained and organized Patient data and statistics
Managed staffing and scheduling of nursing assistants and support personnel
Performed evaluations of personnel and implemented corrective action where necessary
Monitored logs to verify adherence to draw and testing schedules
Implemented state certification for all nursing assistants and support staff by required deadlines
Trained and supervised nurse assistants
Facilitated effective communication between team members, other departments and outside facilities
Answered special calls promptly to deliver exceptional service
Adhered to facility and legal requirements for standards of care and operations
Directed activities of Nursing department
Established team schedules that met all coverage needs
Evaluated employee skill and quality of care against performance benchmarks
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Labcorp Virginia Beach
, VA
08.2010 - 12.2023
Train new and current Employees
Regulate Phlebotomy Standards
Maintain current knowledge of developments in Phlebotomy Quickly responded to and resolved all customer service issues in a timely manner
Maintain Patient Service Center
Education
LPN -
ECPI
VA
01.2016
High School Diploma -
Gar-Field High School
Woodbridge, VA
06-1987
Skills
Phlebotomy knowledge Excellent Lab Practices
HIPPA compliance Quality Control Procedures
Trained in HIPPA compliance Excellent Communication Skills
Sharp critical thinker
Lab testing and reporting
Lab equipment maintenance
Inventory management aptitude
CLIA & OSHA compliance
Excellent Communication
Inventory management
Inventory
Phlebotomy
Pricing
Quality Control
Active Listening
Reporting
Employee performance reviews
Reporting skills
Staff development
Medical records maintenance
Working collaboratively
Team management
Disease Prevention
Medical Documentation
Health Promotion
Palliative Care
Nursing Ethics
Tracheostomy Care
Vital signs monitoring
Pre-operative care
Catheter Care
Clinical Decision Making
Compassionate Care
Cardiac Care
Hospice Care
References
REFERENCES: Upon request
Training
Clinical and Medical Office Skills Acquired: Trained in the use of the Medical Manager Preparing and administering injections Management Software/E- Medsys/ EHS (Electronic.
Specimen collection/Labeling/Processing and Health Records)/Cerner/Epic/Formedica Distributing.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal.
Laboratory procedures skills.
Triage.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office XP Bio Hazardous Materials handling and disposal Well-versed on HIPPA rules and regulations Skilled in appointment setting, referrals, procedures Outstanding data entry skills and pre-authorizations Assist with pre-analytical preparation (uncap/cap Laboratory settings specimen tubes, enter and scan specimens, and load automated instruments).
Effectively implemented improvements to supply ordering and inventory management, resulting in a 70% decrease in annual lab costs.
Continually expanded on already in-depth knowledge of medical terminology by attending medical technology courses and seminars.
Directly supervised medical laboratory staff.
Maintain Quailty Controls and manage all laboratory activities.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Reliable and highly accurate Clinical Lab Assistant focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines.