Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to promoting health and education and eager to make a difference in the lives of individuals in the community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
ECU Health General Surgery
07.2019 - Current
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, specialty referrals, radiology referrals, and discharges.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Medical, Radiology, and Pharmacology Prior Authorizations
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Waitress
Waterman's Grill
07.2007 - 01.2023
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers
Completed closing duties
Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to
Greeted customers
Communicated with kitchen staff
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
LPN Office Nurse
ECU Health Urology
07.2013 - 07.2019
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
Scheduled surgery and patient appointments
Placed and removed catheters and provided catheter care
Collected and documented vital signs and patient history
Obtain prior authorizations
Assist in procedures
Phlebotomy
Order supplies
Administered injections
LPN
Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehab
08.2012 - 06.2013
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Education
Associate of Science -
Davidson Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC
05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
07.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
John A Holmes High School
07.2009
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Empathetic and compassionate
Health Education and Promotion
Care coordination
Community Relationships
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Certification
CPR
SPICE (Statewide Program for Infection Control & Epidemiology)
Senior Practice Manager at Banner Health Centers Sun City West and Peoria General/Colorectal SurgerySenior Practice Manager at Banner Health Centers Sun City West and Peoria General/Colorectal Surgery