Charlene Summerlin
Pearson,GA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of Coffee County, enhancing patient outcomes through effective triage and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient assessment, I excel in collaborating with healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and improving documentation efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of Coffee County
01.2005 - 02.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Increased efficiency in documenting patient information within electronic health record systems, ensuring accurate records for all patients.
- Contributed to infection control efforts by maintaining a clean work environment and following best practices for hand hygiene.
- Assisted doctors with medical procedures, ensuring proper preparation, execution, and follow-up care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health Department
04.2000 - 08.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Ben Hill Irwin Technical Institute
Fitzgerald, GA07-1990
High School Diploma -
Coffee High Shool
Douglas, GA06-1988
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Triage procedures
- Triage
- Appointment scheduling
- Prescription refills
- Patient care
- CPR certification
- Patient charting
- Specimen collection
- Call answering and assistance
- Post operative care
- Medical terminology
- Effective communication
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- First Aid Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of Coffee County
01.2005 - 02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health Department
04.2000 - 08.2003
Diploma - Nursing
Ben Hill Irwin Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Coffee High Shool
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