Debra Earle
Seguin,TX
Summary
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and willingness to learn and grow within clinical setting. Brings understanding of patient care protocols and ability to quickly adapt to new medical environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient monitoring and medication administration in LVN role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
GRMG Urology Associates
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Office nurse for urology practice
- Assisted with vasectomies, cystoscopies and cancer treatments
- Processing of specimens
- MIPS measures and compliance
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assist with Case Management, referrals and surgery scheduling
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new MA hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LVN
Brooke Army Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated competence in assessing, planning and caring for patients with different levels of acuity
- Assisted with admissions and discharges
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN
Grace Family Medicine
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Office nurse for a primary care practice
- HEDIS measures and compliance
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Nurse Case Manager
Valforce Inc - Army Reserves
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Case management for up to 150 Soldiers
- Assemble and process medical board packets
- Mixed schedule between in office and teleworking
- Email and telephone correspondence across commands
- Work in conjunction with physicians and nurse practitioners
- Applied critical thinking skills during case reviews to identify potential risks or challenges before it escalated into larger issues.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry best practices and maintaining meticulous documentation records.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication, ensuring timely and accurate updates on patient progress.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing high-risk cases while ensuring all patients received appropriate attention and support.
- Mentored new hires, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a supportive learning environment promoting professional growth within the nursing team.
Nursing Supervisor
Belleair Health Care Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Nursing supervisor for a 120 bed rehab/long term facility
- Complete admissions
- Supervise RN, LPN and CNA staff
- Assist families, physicians and outside vendors as needed
- Complete staffing assignments
- Oversee compliance with incident reporting
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
LPN
One Health
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Office nurse for a two provider primary care practice
- Phlebotomy and processing of specimens
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- HEDIS measures and compliance
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assisted with Case Management
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered controlled narcotics, injections, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN
Mohican Youth Academy
04.2014 - 10.2016
- LPN for an 87 bed male adolescent residential treatment facility
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Electrophysiology LPN
North Ohio Heart
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Electrophysiology nurse for two cardiologists/electrophysiologists
- Interrogation of ICD/Pacemakers and EKGs
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHCertificate of Completion in Practical Nursing -
EHOVE School of Practical Nursing
Milan, OH06.2011
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Catheter care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Triage management
- IV therapy
- Charting and documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- EMR / EHR
- Case management
Certification
LVN, Texas, 1130555
Personal Information
Title: LVN/LPN
Timeline
LVN
GRMG Urology Associates
02.2024 - 12.2024
LVN
Brooke Army Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
LVN
Grace Family Medicine
09.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Case Manager
Valforce Inc - Army Reserves
07.2019 - 10.2021
Nursing Supervisor
Belleair Health Care Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
LPN
One Health
11.2017 - 02.2019
LPN
Mohican Youth Academy
04.2014 - 10.2016
Electrophysiology LPN
North Ohio Heart
11.2011 - 04.2013
Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing -
EHOVE School of Practical Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Nursing
Lorain County Community College
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