Doris DeGrange
LPN | Medical Assistant | Phlebotomist
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in office nursing, delivering high standards of patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring reliable and consistent support for medical team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
PAM Health
Jacksonville, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Field Nurse
HCR Manor Care
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - Current
- Administers body assessments, report findings to physicians, completes detailed documentation of results and follows physician orders
- Maintains patient privacy and promotes a positive work environment for patient and staff
- Monitors and evaluates patients to identify problems and communicate information to providers
- Coordinates patient care and maintains duties within the facility protocol
- Developed and solidified relationships with area physician offices, laboratory company management and drug representatives
- Long-term care rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients on vaccine safety and efficacy, addressing concerns and promoting informed decision making.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition practices, contributing to better glycemic control and overall wellbeing.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise during COVID-19 testing.
LPN
Baptist Health Care
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with phlebotomy, handling of laboratory specimens and results
- Communicated laboratory results and responds to specimen related questions from physicians and various caregivers
- Collected blood specimens for routine and special laboratory procedures
- Utilized various computer functions to input patient related data
- Outpatient healthcare clinic specializing in infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults and geriatrics
Medical Assistant/Technical Assistant
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
12.2012 - 04.2017
- Supervised and evaluated performance of student medical assistants monthly; trained staff on diverse medical conditions and response
- Provided comprehensive support to operations attending to 35 – 40 patients daily
- Responsible for patient scheduling and check-ins, vitals checks, post-test patient contact, prescription call-ins
- Completed daily functions including urinalyses, temperature checks, EKGs, phlebotomy, child/adult immunizations, pre-testing and medical documentation
- Outpatient healthcare clinic specializing in infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults and geriatrics.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Union College
Takoma Park, MarylandAssociate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VirginiaSkills
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Signs Checks
- Child/Adult Phlebotomy
- Dressing Changes
- Medical Protocols
- Insurance Eligibility Checks
- Child/Adult Immunization
- Intra-Office Procedures
- Collection Specimen to Lab
- Patient Complaint Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Prenatal care
- Lab/Supply Inventory
- Foley Catheterization
- Blood Sugar Testing
Affiliations
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- Prevent Blindness America
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
PAM Health
05.2025 - Current
LPN
CVS Minute Clinic
06.2019 - 09.2022
LPN Field Nurse
HCR Manor Care
06.2018 - Current
LPN
Baptist Health Care
04.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant/Technical Assistant
Ohio Health Riverside Hospital
12.2012 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Union College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College