Christy Michaels
Delanson,NY
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive patient care in diverse health care settings. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and develop strong relationships with patients and their families. Skilled in executing a broad range of nursing procedures, including wound care, medication administration, Prior Authorizations, Referrals and health assessments. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to providing empathetic, compassionate care while maintaining efficiency and adherence to all safety guidelines. Seeking to leverage my expertise and experience to take on new challenges and contribute positively to a dynamic health care team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Oldendorf Medical Services
10.2020 - Current
- Obtain Prior Authorizations for Imaging, DME and medications
- Communicates with patients and their families
- Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, PFT, HGA1C, STREP, FLU and COVID testing
- Preforms Ear lavages for Cerumen removal
- Administers medications
- Provides wound care
- Prepares and administers injections and immunizations
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Malta Medical Care
10.2011 - 10.2020
- I was the only nurse for a small private Primary care/ urgent care office for10 years
- I was responsible for all nursing duties in primary care
- I was in charge of tracking inventory and ordering supplies
- I scheduled all drug rep lunches and meetings
- Later on in my career I became the office manager and was in charge of hiring and training employees
- I was the Lead communicator with NCQA during transformation however my employer did not want to complete transformation
- My job responsibilities consisted of mostly one on one care with patients in their home
- Job description included checking patient’s vital signs, dressing wounds, administering injections and medications, and educated patients and their families about their medical conditions and offer support
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2010 - 09.2011
- My job responsibilities consisted of mostly one on one care with patients in their home
- Job description included checking patient’s vital signs, dressing wounds, administering injections and medications, and educated patients and their families about their medical conditions and offer support
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Women's Healthcare Associates
11.2009 - 08.2010
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Medical Practice/Clinical:
- Provided direct and indirect patient care to over40 patients and their families
- Prepare and administer medication in accordance with standards
- Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, perform venipuncture and collect/prep specimens
- Maintains precise records of all specimens obtained and sent for testing
- Document all medications administered in the EMR (CROWN) in accordance with standards as well as in the appropriate logs
- Educate patients regarding medications administered, including but not limited to dosage, purpose of medication, and possible side effects
- Reports any risk management incidents , i.e medication errors, adverse reactions and patient safety issues
- Ensure that all competencies and clinical responsibilities are completed accurately
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
VA Hospital System
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file
- Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing
- Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
- I.V certification
- Update patient records in a confidential manner
- Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
- Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families
- Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly
- Move patients from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Eddy Heritage House Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Same as below
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Eddy Rehab and Nursing home
07.2002 - 09.2007
- Provided direct and indirect patient care to over40 patients and their families
- Prepare and administer medication in accordance with standards
- Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, perform venipuncture and collect/prep specimens
- Maintains precise records of all specimens obtained and sent for testing
- Document all medications administered in the EMR (CROWN) in accordance with standards as well as in the appropriate logs
- Educate patients regarding medications administered, including but not limited to dosage, purpose of medication, and possible side effects
- Reports any risk management incidents , i.e medication errors, adverse reactions and patient safety issues
- Ensure that all competencies and clinical responsibilities are completed accurately
Education
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NY08.2006
Skills
- Experience with EMR Systems-Medent and Practice Fusion
- Experience Administering Injections and oral medications
- G Tube, ostomy and trach care
- Insurance Verifications
- PCMH
- Familiar with priority coding and RV use
- Familiar with HIXNY and NISIS
- Nurse Management/ Supervising
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Case Management
- Hospice Care and Home Care Experience
- Managed Care/ case management
- Familiar with Insurance requirements for medical Imaging and how to obtain authorization
- Prior Authorization for Medication and DME
- Familiar with Formulary lists
- CGM training
Certification
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
- IV Certification April2008 to July2009 Given at the Vetrens Hospital
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Oldendorf Medical Services
10.2020 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Malta Medical Care
10.2011 - 10.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2010 - 09.2011
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Women's Healthcare Associates
11.2009 - 08.2010
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
VA Hospital System
01.2009 - 01.2010
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Eddy Heritage House Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2007 - 10.2009
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Eddy Rehab and Nursing home
07.2002 - 09.2007
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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