Charlene James
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lake Cumberland Medical Associates
12.2018 - Current
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
LPN
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2012 - 12.2018
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Certificate in Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee Technological Center
Jacksboro, TN08.2012
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
Williamsburg, KY06.2002
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Clinical Documentation
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient triaging
- Patient Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
Timeline
LPN
Lake Cumberland Medical Associates
12.2018 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
LPN
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2012 - 12.2018
Certificate in Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee Technological Center
High School Diploma -
Whitley County High School
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