Cherell Pearson
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
To obtain a nursing position which provides services and care for a general population requiring a variety of nursing care. Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
OLOL Flex Choice
Baton Rouge, US
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for direct and indirect patient care including assessments, care planning, interventions and evaluations
- Responsible for obtaining, preparing and administering medication per MD orders
- Responsible for wound care in the absence of wound care nurse
- Responsible for obtaining vital signs
- Responsible for electronic documentation
- Responsible for documenting physician, therapy and other discipline orders
- Responsible for accu checks and administering insulin per protocol
- Responsible for following physician orders as ordered
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Medical Staffing
Baton Rouge, US
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for direct and indirect patient care including assessments, care planning, interventions and evaluations
- Responsible for obtaining, preparing and administering medication per MD orders
- Responsible for wound care in the absence of wound care nurse
- Responsible for obtaining vital signs
- Responsible for electronic documentation
- Responsible for documenting physician, therapy and other discipline orders
- Responsible for accu checks and administering insulin per protocol
- Responsible for following physician orders as ordered
Clinic Nurse
GI ALLIANCE
Baton Rouge, US
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for rooming patients
- Responsible for assessing patient vitals, recording vitals, and medical information in EMR
- Responsible for assisting physicians and mid-level providers as needed
- Responsible for writing prescriptions, as directed by physicians and/or mid-level providers
- Responsible for phone triage, as needed
- Responsible for cleaning patient exams rooms, and preparing for the next patient
- Responsible for returning patient phone calls and reporting to providers as needed
- Responsible for scheduling and educating on procedures such as colonoscopy, EGD, push enteroscopy, CT scans, etc
- Responsible for reviewing patient portal messages and reporting to providers as needed
- Responsible for completing daily tasks assigned
- Responsible for scheduling follow-up appointments and same-day/urgent appointments
- Responsible for creating orders as directed by physicians and mid-level providers
- Responsible for notifying patients of test, lab, and/or procedure results after reviewed by providers
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Magnolia Brook Senior Living
Baton Rouge, US
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for administration of medications (enteral, parenteral, transdermal, intravenous, etc.)
- Responsible for monthly assessments, including obtaining vital signs, and weights
- Responsible for updating MAR
- Responsible for admitting new residents
- Responsible for communicating with physician/ family members concerning status changes
- Responsible for accurate documentation
- Responsible for delegating to Care Associate and follow up
- Responsible for new admits and discharges
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ollie Steele Burden Manor
Baton Rouge, US
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for direct and indirect patient care including assessments, care planning, interventions and evaluations
- Responsible for obtaining, preparing and administering medication per MD orders
- Responsible for wound care in the absence of wound care nurse
- Responsible for obtaining vital signs
- Responsible for electronic documentation
- Responsible for documenting physician, therapy and other discipline orders
- Responsible for accu checks and administering insulin per protocol
- Responsible for following physician orders as ordered
Medical Review Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, US
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for reviewing medical claims and request for services
- Responsible for applying medical judgment and/or criteria in determining the benefits for pre- services and post services according to contractual benefits and limitations
- Responsible for ensuring the proper administration of contractual and medical limitations/exclusions
- Responsible for preparing documentation of medical information, completing results, making recommendation and referring potential denial to the Medical Directors and Management, when necessary to ensure compliance with URAC standards, MNRO and DOL laws and regulations
- Responsible for completing correspondence correctly when necessary to providers and subscribers to ensure that customers are aware of the determinations and appeal processes/rights meeting all regulatory standards
- Responsible for meeting targeted expectations for staff and unit performances as required by BCBS and department management
- Responsible for collaborating with fellow team members and communicating to the supervisor suggestions for improvement to ensure adherence to the corporate initiative of diversity
Prior Authorization Review Nurse
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Baton Rouge, US
07.2012 - 11.2017
- Responsible for urgent prior authorization requests: home health, DME, home infusions, inpatient surgeries, etc
- Responsible for updating urgent requests on excel spreadsheet weekly to monitor/track the amount of urgent request coming through phone or fax
- Responsible for precepting new employees become adjusted with prior authorization dept, as well as the other relevant depts
- Responsible for utilizing nationally recognized criteria to determine medical necessity of services requested
- Responsible for referring provider requests appropriately to medical director when medical necessity is not met based on the criteria
- Responsible for reviewing provider requests through fax or telephone to ensure medical necessity for services require preauthorization
- Responsible for entering authorizations into the system
Wellness Nurse of Assisted Living
St James Place
Baton Rouge, US
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for assessment (initially thirty days, quarterly, and as needed.)
- Responsible for scheduling and leading resident care conferences
- Responsible for documenting progress/status of all residents
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, counseling of Patient Care Attendants
- Responsible for teaching CPR and first aid
- Responsible for monitoring medications reminder program
- Responsible for maintaining communication between family and resident doctors on resident's status
- Responsible for taking charge when the Director of Assisted Living is absent
- Responsible for being the liaison between residents/families for Third Party Providers (Home health, hospice, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.)
LPN (Geriatrics/Skilled Care)
St James Place
Baton Rouge, US
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for direct and indirect nursing care for residents including initial assessments, care planning, intervention, and evaluations
- Responsible for the supervision and direction of neighborhood assistants and nursing assistants to ensure quality care
- Responsible for obtaining, preparing, and administrating medications as ordered by MD
- Responsible for communicating with interdisciplinary team members
- Responsible for responding appropriately to community residents in the event of injury, illness, or emergencies
LPN (Surgical Trauma)
Our Lady of the Lake
Baton Rouge, US
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Responsible for initial admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Responsible for assessments, evaluations, medication administrations, wound care, and IV therapy
- Responsible for viewing medical records for accuracy and completion as well as documentation in accordance with policy and procedure
- Responsible for airway maintenance
- Responsible for pre-op and post-op surgical patients
Education
College in Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA11.2024
Bachelors in Nursing -
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2022
License in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Delta College of Arts and Technology
Baton Rouge, LA01.2003
Nursing -
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA01.2000
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Managed Care
- Tube Feeding
- Experience Administering Injections
- ICD-10
- Medical records
- Documentation review
- Hospital experience
- Clinical decision making
- Post operative care
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- End-of-life care
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Pre-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
Certification
- BLS Certification, 01/01/25
- Certified Managed Care Nurse
- LPN, LA, 01/01/25
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
OLOL Flex Choice
07.2024 - Current
Clinic Nurse
GI ALLIANCE
11.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Medical Staffing
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Magnolia Brook Senior Living
07.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ollie Steele Burden Manor
01.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Review Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
11.2017 - 01.2020
Prior Authorization Review Nurse
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
07.2012 - 11.2017
Wellness Nurse of Assisted Living
St James Place
01.2010 - 01.2012
LPN (Geriatrics/Skilled Care)
St James Place
01.2006 - 01.2010
LPN (Surgical Trauma)
Our Lady of the Lake
01.2003 - 01.2006
College in Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Bachelors in Nursing -
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
License in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Delta College of Arts and Technology
Nursing -
Southern University
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