C. Yvette Wasoba-Graham
St. Petersburg
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient care. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassion and dignity. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Pre- Op Surgical Nurse
St. Petersburg Endoscopy Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provide preoperative instructions to patients scheduled for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures. Topics such as diet, prep, medication instructions and activity restrictions.
- Obtain medical histories on new patients, update existing EMR records, and file reports with other healthcare providers as needed for cardiology and neurology clearances.
- Perform nursing duties such as taking vital signs, running and monitoring EKG strips, initiating peripheral IV's and administering intravenous fluids.
- Monitor Blood Glucose levels and Hcg levels if needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tampa Bay Temps Nursing Agency (PRN)
01.2017 - 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
School Nurse
Pinellas County School Board
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Monitor students blood sugar levels as deemed necessary
Diabetes, CAD, CHF Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
JSA
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collected and inputted case data in managed care system and timely and accurately generated required correspondence and review notification for management.
- Assessed current treatment plan to identify barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives and seek potential alternatives.
- Screened medical records and information for necessity and appropriateness and referred for physician review cases not meeting medical criteria.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FLorida05.1996
High School Diploma -
Gibbs Senior High School
St. Petersburg, FL06.1993
Skills
- Quality Assessments
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Engagement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Triage
- Update Electronic Charts
- Verbal and Written Communication
Additional Information
BLS certified
IV certified
EMR trained Point Click Care, Eclinical, Allscripts, Cerna
Familiar with Excel, Outlook programs, Microsoft Office
Typing skills: 55 to 60 words per minute, 98% accuracy
Professional & Personal References upon request
Timeline
LPN Pre- Op Surgical Nurse
St. Petersburg Endoscopy Center
07.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Pinellas County School Board
08.2018 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tampa Bay Temps Nursing Agency (PRN)
01.2017 - Current
Diabetes, CAD, CHF Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
JSA
01.2013 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinellas Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Gibbs Senior High School
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