Christy Werley
Hamburg,PA
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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Penn State St Joseph Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Submitting prior authorization for tests and medications with insurance companies.
- Staff education as needed
Migrant Health Nurse
Keystone Health
07.2007 - 09.2020
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Visit migrant workers and screen them for illness and educate on healthy lifestyles
- Provide std testing and counseling
- Provide vaccines
Community Wellness Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Cared for patients at 6 of the low income Reading Housing Authority High Rises
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives
- We provided BP checks. Assisted residents with anything medical they may have needed
- We set up speakers from the community to cone in an speak and educate
Skilled Home Care Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
07.2007 - 12.2013
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Practical Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA09.1994
Skills
- Patient Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Quality Assessments
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Case Management
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Writing Reports
- Sample Collection
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Medication Dispensing
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Management Team Support
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Shared Governance
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Procedure Explanation
- Tracking Symptoms
- Alcohol Rubs
- Operational Standards
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Immunization Administration
- Caregiving Skills
- Documenting Intake
- Feedback Acceptance
- Collect Trash
- Breathing Treatments
- Sterilize Equipment
- Rehabilitation Support
- Regulatory Requirements
- Hygiene Support
- Administrative Support
- Intravenous Medications
- Educating Families
- Patient Triaging
- Documenting Incidents
- Direct Patient Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Tracheostomy Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Healthcare Platforms
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Medical History Documenting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Assembly
- Seizure Precautions
- Counting Narcotics
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Assisting Physicians
- Wound Care
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Reading Comprehension
- Transcribing Orders
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Medical Histories
- Task Delegation
- HIPAA Protocols
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Inventory Assessments
- EKG Administration
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Vocational Support
- EMR Systems
- Charting and Recording
- Update Electronic Charts
- Care Planning
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Conditions Reporting
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Penn State St Joseph Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Community Wellness Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
12.2013 - 09.2016
Migrant Health Nurse
Keystone Health
07.2007 - 09.2020
Skilled Home Care Nurse
Berks Visiting Nurse Association
07.2007 - 12.2013
Practical Nursing
Reading Area Community College
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