Chris Myers
East Canton ,OH
Summary
I am a hard working, dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse that is looking for a challenging job that will test my mind and body in a new and interesting way. I am a proven worker that will go the extra mile to make sure my care is at the highest possible measure from myself, as well as my employer. I am currently seeking a nursing role that will put my 18 years of experience in virtually every field and aspect of Nursing, to use in a supervisory position where my skills and knowledge can be utilized.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Salesperson
Highpoint Real Estate Group
11.2021 - Current
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Compiled lists of properties that met buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aultman Hospital
07.2016 - Current
- Currently employed at Aultman Hospital - Home Healthcare which provides skilled care to patients who have been recently discharged from the hospital and under the doctor's supervision to return and recover after an illness, injury or surgery.
- Patient education is at the forefront of the skills we provide to patients to allow them to have the knowledge to return to a safe, healthy lifestyle. Extensive medication knowledge, coupled with a very broad knowledge of numerous medical conditions that patients may have, are part of the homecare field. Unlike previous employments where the nursing may have been more focused to a certain set of specifics, Homecare is very broad in the conditions and problems we actively treat.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spectrum Orthopaedics
05.2006 - 07.2021
- Previously employed at Spectrum Orthopaedics, a busy Orthopaedic Physician Office that has numerous Physicians actively treating patients in this field
- On a daily basis I am required to directly assist Physicians with the care of these Patients
- I have been specially trained as a Casting/Splinting Technician, I had over 10 years experience and the ability to apply all types of casts and splints, as well as special Durable Medical Equipment
- In the past I had been a leader in Spectrum's In-Office surgical procedures, being the #1 assistant in multiple In-Office Procedures such as ; Trigger Finger Releases, Ganglion and Mucous Cysts excisions, as well as other numerous procedures that are done in within the office setting.
- I have extensive knowledge in Aseptic surgical techniques and tools utilized in these procedures
- I have been trusted by our Physicians to give direct patient education in numerous fields
- I have extensive knowledge in the use of an EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
- This, as well as the entire Orthopaedic Field is what I have been trained and exposed to during this employment with Spectrum Orthopaedics.
Fire Fighter /EMT-B
Robertsville Fire Department
10.2003 - 01.2014
- I am former member, Captain, and Trustee of the Robertsville Fire Department, having been trained at Stark State College of Technology for a certification of Volunteer Fire Fighter
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Great Trail Care Center
10.2005 - 04.2006
- Previously employed at Great Trail Care Center, a 100 bed maximum capacity Skilled Care Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center
- I was required on a daily basis to perform multiple tasks at a very high level of efficiency such as, speaking directly with the Physicians for the plan of care given to each individual resident
- Working directly with local hospitals and physicians's offices to follow out any laboratory or radiology testing that resident's are to have done
- I have had extensive training and experience managing wound care of various types of problems, including Decubitus Ulcers, lacerations, burns, etc
- I was the afternoon supervisor on multiple occasions which delegates job duties to STNA's that are under my supervision, as well as other nursing staff on said shift
- Other responsibilities include quickly and efficiently passing of oral medications, Peg Tube Medications, Oral and Tracheostomy suctioning
- Delivering of Insulin to Insulin dependent residents
- As well as working with Skilled residents to perform ADL's
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Real Estate
Hondros College of Business
Westerville, OH2021
No Degree - EMT-B
Aultman Hospital
Canton, Oh2006
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Canton City Schools Practical Nurse Program
Canton Ohio2005
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Stark State College of Technology
North Canton, Oh2004
Skills
- Wound Care Management
- ICD9/ ICD10, CPT Knowledge and Skilled
- Casting/Splinting Experience and Trained
- EMR as well as extensive computer background with multiple different systems
- Aiding and Assisting with Surgery Coordination
- Fitting and Applying of DME Background in Medical Billing
- Worker's Compensation Knowledge and Experience
- Tracheostomy Knowledge and Experience with Dealing with these Patients
- Emergency Situations
- NIMS ( National Incident Management System) Trained
- Extensive knowledge of foley and suprapubic catheter changing and knowledge
- Peg Tube J-Tube, JP Drain Trained
- Classes to enhance cognitive thinking
- Direct work with Physicians and Physicians Orders (Medical Orthopaedic Fields)
- Laboratory Work with X-Ray Scheduling
- Firefighter / EMT-B
- Ambulance Driver
- Treatments ( Wound Care )
- Charting on Medicare and HMO patients
- Admission inputting on Life Care Systems
- D/C teaching, Med teaching with families and residents
- Supervisory role, managing multiple other Firefighters and medical staff
Availability
If you would like an interview, I am available upon request during any time that doesn't conflict with my current employment. Thank you for giving the time to review my resume
References
Cheryl Combs - Previous Medical and Radiology Supervisor Spectrum Orthopaedics, (330)383-8148, Ryan Carroll, P.A.-C, (330)324-2039, Tyler Crockett - Rules and Process Analyst (330)458-9152
Timeline
Real Estate Salesperson
Highpoint Real Estate Group
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aultman Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spectrum Orthopaedics
05.2006 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Great Trail Care Center
10.2005 - 04.2006
Fire Fighter /EMT-B
Robertsville Fire Department
10.2003 - 01.2014
No Degree - Real Estate
Hondros College of Business
No Degree - EMT-B
Aultman Hospital
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Canton City Schools Practical Nurse Program
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Stark State College of Technology
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