Destiny Arnold

• Utilized advanced software tools for data management and analysis purposes.
• Optimized standard operating procedures based on regulatory guidelines.
• Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
• Developed innovative solutions for technical challenges faced during experiments.
• Identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that increased overall lab performance.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare providers, fostering strong working relationships.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and best practices.
• Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.
• Performed complex laboratory tests with precision, supporting clinical diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
• Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Coordinated with external laboratories in performing specialized tests or analyses.
• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
• Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
• Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.

Preformed direct client care to infants, school aged children, adults such as:

• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
• Pulled shot records and gave vaccines accordingly
• Hearing and Vision Screens
• EKGs and other in house diagnostics
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection for Infants, Children and Adults
• Assisted Provider with bedside procedures
• Administered oral, intramuscular, topical, subcutaneous, and inhaled medications.
• Provided educational counseling and educational brochures to clients as indicated by health care needs

Triaged and Worked Up infants, school aged children and adults by:

• Obtaining and documenting Vital Signs, Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Obtaining Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, Medical History, Allergy History, Medication History and reconciliation of Current Medication Lists.
• Prepared client / exam rooms for providers visit
• Reported abnormal findings to providers.
• Being responsible for efficient clinic flow by working at speed that maximized provider productivity and minimized client wait times.

Preformed Documentation that included:

• Objective and Subjective Data in Electronic Health Record as required for each designated program.
• Objective and Subjective Data before end of clinic visit
• Chart Reviews as directed for QA/QI
• lab work in appropriate lab binders and in HMS
• Client services captured on superbill and/or HMS for each visit
• Documented DAP medication pick up in HMS
• Completed HEDIS/UDS measure tool for clients prior to each visit
• Addressed and/or completed provider driven follow up list daily

Facility Maintenance

• Assured necessary supplies were readily available at all times in assigned clinic exam rooms and in clinic procedure room.
• Cleaned exam rooms and direct patient care equipment after each visit and ensured clinic exam rooms were client ready before each visit
• Emptied trash and disposed of supply boxes and containers
• Secured full sharps containers, stored full sharp containers in designated areas, and replaced containers as needed in clinic areas
• Cleaned spills immediately when observed or discovered
• Immediately reported non-functioning or broken equipment to direct supervisor

Laboratory Duties included:

• Collecting laboratory specimens per provider’s orders including (blood, urine, sputum, stool, culture swabs)
• Labeled specimens
• Entered client data for lab order into HMS for processing
• Stored specimens according to laboratory requirements prior to shipping
• Used lab equipment and ran controls on centrifuge, autoclave, glucose machine, hemoglobin machines.
• Performed in house labs as ordered and documented in HMS and in services.

Other preformed duties included:

• Other duties within practical nursing scope of practice as directed.
• Attended and participated in monthly general staff meetings and departmental meetings.
• Completed all jobs related to assigned trainings.
• Completed Employee Activity Reports and submitted timesheets accordingly to agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledgeable of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledgeable of Florida Department of Health policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of vaccines and guidelines and FL shots
• Knowledgeable of community resources.
• Able to administer medications.
• Able to provide preventative health care and treatment to clients.
• Able to work with patients having a variety of physical and mental problems.
• Able to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments efficiently.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and staff members.
• Able to remain flexible and adaptable in the work environment to meet clinic needs
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Able to accommodate to changing directives and clinical situations.
• Able to act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Able to recognize, develop, implement and share best practices.
• Able to work independently or as a team
• Able to teach health care relevant to the client’s health care needs and/or requests
• Able to use common computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and HMS.
• Knowledgeable of current ACIP immunization schedules, use of VIS statements, FL Shots system.
• Able to use and maintain clinic equipment such as the centrifuge, autoclave, EKG machine, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, manual and digital scales, stadiometer, audiometer, vision screening machine, glucose machine, eye wash station, electronic blood pressure machine, manual blood pressure cuff, and HgbA1C and hemoglobin machines.

• Brought patients back, checked vitals, entered H&P, entered chief complaint,
• Called pathology reports and educated pt on etiology and required treatments
• Set up sterile surgery trays, prepared patient by going over allergies and administering lidocaine/epinephrine,
• and assisted physicians in procedures and surgeries including excisions, shave biopsies, and nexplanon implants.
• Took dictation for physicians and transcribed into notes.

• Preformed proficient assessment exams
• Planned patient care working closely with the health care team
• Assisted in creating plan of cares
• Conducted chart audits and assessed for adherence to health insurance
• Assisted and educated patients with ADL's and passive range of motion physical therapy
• Practiced nursing skills such as colostomy care, wound care, administration of bolus feeding's, care of thoracotomy drains, jackson-prat drains, ect
• Helped patient with community resources if needed, like tri county, council on aging, meals on wheels, and volunteer organizations such as Cancer Freeze
• Able to work independently out in field to care for patients.
• Educated patients on their diagnosis, etiology, and required med management or dietary needs
• Rotated on call schedules with other nurses.

• Assisted in providing medical care to all ages ranging from infants to geriatrics
• Measured body weight, height, and temperature
  Administered immunizations and injections to control allergies
  Provided education on immunization and allergies shots such as possible side effects and adverse reactions, signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and when to seek medical help.
• Obtained blood, wound, stool, and urine samples. Obtained skin biopsies and scrapings. Entered diagnosis and billing codes, and recorded results in patient's charts
• Labeled specimens and placed in proper designated containers / areas.
• Provided patient care in a professional manner
• Assisted providers in multiple procedures such as pap smears, nexplanon insertions and extractions, excisions, stich removal and placement, ect.
• Assisted providers in preparing prescription and patient treatments
• Educate patients on diagnosis, etiology, and ordered treatments according to provider.
• Created multiple templates for allergy and injection notes to eliminate documentation errors
• Assisted in creating plan of care for wound management
• Disinfected medical instruments and equipment and kept a clean working conditions

• Assisted in preparing and setting up clinic in different locations
• Called pathology reports and educated pt on etiology and required treatments
• Set up sterile surgery trays, prepared patient by going over allergies and administering lidocaine/epinephrine.
• Assisted physicians in procedures and surgeries including MOHS, excisions, and shave biopsies
• Took dictation for physicians and transcribed into notes

• Plan and organize tasks for the shift to help with better time management
• Administered medications via multiple routes including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, inhalant's, and meds via g-tube, ect.
• Checked vital signs and answered call lights
• Performed admissions and discharges
• Preformed venipunctures and administered I.V. medications
• Changed catheters and feeding tubes
• Preformed and monitored wound care management
• Supervised 4 CNA's
• Participated in giving and receiving reports during shift change
  
• Initiated incident reports
• Excelled in documentation and nursing skills when evaluated by state

• Preformed proficient assessment exams
• Planned patient care working closely with the health care team
• Assisted in creating plan of cares
• Conducted chart audits and assessed for adherence to health insurance requirements
• Created a tracking system to improve doctors signatures on verbal orders in a timely manner
• Assisted and educated patients with ADL's and passive range of motion physical therapy
• Practiced nursing skills such as colostomy care, wound care, administration of bolus feeding's, care of thoracotomy drains, jackson-prat drains, ect
• Helped patient with community resources if needed, like tri county, council on aging, meals on wheels, and volunteer organizations such as Cancer Freeze
• Able to work independently out in field to care for patients.
• Educated patients on their diagnosis, etiology, and required med management or dietary needs
• Rotated on call schedules with other nurse