Chris Myers
East Canton ,OH
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Licensed Practical Nurse with 21 years of diverse experience across various nursing fields, seeking a challenging supervisory role leveraging extensive skills and knowledge. Committed to delivering the highest standard of care, consistently going the extra mile to ensure patient well-being and satisfaction. Eager to embrace new opportunities that stimulate both professional growth and personal development while contributing positively to the healthcare team. Proven ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments, significantly impacting patient outcomes and overall care quality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Durable Medical Equipment /Casting Manager
OrthoUnited - Spectrum Orthopaedics
North Canton, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Led casting operations to ensure timely and accurate execution of procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated talent acquisition processes, aligning with organizational goals and project needs.
- Mentored multiple staff in best practices for casting management and operational workflows and set schedules for these staff.
- Handled all billing aspects of durable medical equipment, including but not limited to: obtaining prior authorizations for bracing/custom bracing for all insurance carriers, including CGS/Medicare. Followed insurance guidelines to ensure prompt and accurate payment for all services rendered with an impeccable reimbursement standard. I was the one to code, bill and follow up with insurance carriers for all DME dispensed from the office.
- Working manager with over 20+ years of experience in the Orthopaedic field, former Certified Orthopaedic Cast Technologist who regularly attended seminars in the OTC field throughout the country.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving collaboration on casting projects.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for casting sessions, optimizing resource utilization.
- Evaluated and refined casting techniques, resulting in improved quality and consistency of outcomes.
Real Estate Salesperson
Highpoint Real Estate Group
Green Ohio
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
Canton, OH
07.2016 - 06.2024
- Previously 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
North Canton, OH
05.2006 - 07.2021
- Previously employment 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
Robertsville , Ohio
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
Minerva, OH
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 expertise
- ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding expertise
- Casting and splinting proficiency
- Proficient in EMR systems
- Facilitating surgical procedures
- Proficient in DME application and billing
- Experience in workers' compensation claims
- Experience with tracheostomy management
- Crisis management
- Trained in NIMS protocols
- Skilled in catheter change procedures
- Peg Tube J-Tube, JP Drain Trained
- Courses to improve analytical skills
- Support in medical and orthopaedic practices
- Proficient in laboratory X-ray coordination
- Firefighter / EMT-B
- Critical response driver
- Advanced wound treatment
- Patient chart management for Medicare and HMO
- Data entry for Life Care Systems
- Direct care teaching
- Oversight of multiple firefighters and medical staff operations
Timeline
Durable Medical Equipment /Casting Manager
OrthoUnited - Spectrum Orthopaedics
07.2024 - Current
Real Estate Salesperson
Highpoint Real Estate Group
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aultman Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2024
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 - 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
No Degree - Real Estate
Hondros College of Business
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
Patrick Robbins PA-C - (330)209-2170
Dr. Ajay Seth M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgeon - (330)705-7482
Tyler Crockett - Rules and Process Analyst (330)458-9152