Cheryl Fitzhugh
Dover,TN
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Dependable and honest.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Stewart County Schools
Dover, TN
10.1995 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Office Nurse
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
02.1995 - 06.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Athena to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Education
Xray Tech - Limited Scope Xray
Radiology Education
Nashville, TN05.1996
LPN - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
Dickson, TN12.1994
High School Diploma -
Stewart County High School
Dover, TN05.1980
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPC
- Vital Signs Recording
- Wound Dressing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- First Aid and CPR
- Time Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Responsible and Dependable
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Patient Charting
- Specimen Collection
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Assembly
- Equipment Inspection
- Conditions Reporting
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Critical Thinking
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support
CPR Cardiac Life Support
EKG Interpretation Certificate
IV Conscience SedationCertificate
IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Stewart County Schools
10.1995 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
02.1995 - 06.2021
Xray Tech - Limited Scope Xray
Radiology Education
LPN - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
High School Diploma -
Stewart County High School