Colleen Koen
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dedicated team member possessing extraordinary work ethic, compassion and devotion to total patient support. Excellent adaptability to all new and traditional procedural requirements. Dependable with sound judgment, communication, organization and attention to details.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossroads Turning Points, Inc.
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered controlled liquid Methadone as per client's needs and Doctor's orders with extensive knowledge/use of Methasoft software.
- Coordinated patient guest dosing to and from other facilities.
- Assisted with intakes and maintenance including; all vital signs, EKG's, UA's and pregnancy tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' medical and behavioral needs.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering telephones, triaging patients using basic information and providing patient status for billing purposes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan/modify care and implement interventions for troubled residential adolescent to teenage youth.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within established facility and supervisory parameters.
- Promoted safety culture for patients and employees.
- Administered medications/therapies in accordance with physician's orders.
- Documented patients' medical histories, current symptoms and vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures complying with current HIPPA laws to prevent any information breach.
- Counseled patients, families and employees to provide emotional, psychological and psychosocial support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MGA Home Healthcare
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided comprehensive in-home care to medically fragile children.
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments and feedings in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored all vital signs.
- Performed personal hygiene such as bathing, teeth brushing, frequent diaper changing and dressing/undressing.
- Responded appropriately to client's physical, emotional and developmental needs.
- Assisted in client's mobility and positioning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, emphasis, Criminology, Psychology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2010
Certification - Massage Therapy
Florida College of Natural Health
Pompano Beach, FL09.2001
Skills
- Instinctive Client Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Team Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
Private practice on/off past 22 years
Accomplishments
Plan to begin and complete all requirements needed to achieve a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certificate by the end of 2024
Licensure and Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse #46965
- National Board Certification Massage Therapy #330845-00
- CPR, BLS and AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crossroads Turning Points, Inc.
05.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center
12.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
MGA Home Healthcare
02.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, emphasis, Criminology, Psychology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Certification - Massage Therapy
Florida College of Natural Health
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