Claire Wadsworth
Junction City
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail Flint Hills Campus
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
MORTGAGE CLOSER
Central National Bank
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Collected information for loan set up by calculating escrows, interest and reserves
- Communicated with other bank employees to gather missing information and quickly process loans
- Provided closing agreement for buyers with necessary documents for client support
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Konza
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures
- Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Cotton Oneil
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care
- Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan
- Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Geary Community Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Worked interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records
- Complied with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records
- Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder
- Helped prepare medical instruments and equipment
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures
- Delivered administrative support to medical practices, aiding in quality healthcare services
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height
- Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office and clinic
- Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments, and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
- Changed dressings on wounds
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat, and clean
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
Education
LPN CERTIFICATE - NURSING
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS05.2020
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Reading Comprehension
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Customer Service
- Simple Dressings
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Applications
- Assisting With Physical Exams
- Wound Care And Irrigation
- Wound Prevention
- Injection Administration
- Taking Vital Signs
- Mental Health Care
- Specimen Preparation
- Performing Urinalysis
- Direct Patient Care
- Suture Removal
- Examination Room Preparation
- Operational Procedures
- Administrative Support
- Patient Preparation
- Office Support
- Emotional Support
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
Awards
- Graduated with Honors, 2020
- Graduated with Honors, 2017
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail Flint Hills Campus
07.2023 - Current
MORTGAGE CLOSER
Central National Bank
06.2021 - 07.2023
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Konza
08.2020 - 06.2021
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Cotton Oneil
06.2020 - 08.2020
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Geary Community Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2019
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Barton County Community College
LPN CERTIFICATE - NURSING
Washburn Tech
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