Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
PARKVIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Worked as an LPN for a multi-physician practice
In charge of assisting with all patient care, procedures and diagnostic tests
Completed lab tests, maintained supplies and assisted with administrative tasks
Established satellite office for practice.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
COMMONWEALTH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
07.2015 - 09.2023
Provides supervision and direction to vocational rehabilitation instructors, maintains constant awareness of problems within classrooms and shops and assists with solving issues, supervises curriculum and lesson plan development by assisting Vocational Rehabilitation Instructors in the construction of course content, outlines and student study guides, lesson planning and organization, examinations and training evaluation criteria, presentations and teaching techniques
Recommends purchase of new and updated equipment and text materials
Established strong partnerships with community organizations to secure resources and support for school programs, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure a well-rounded education for students by integrating interdisciplinary projects into the curriculum.
Conducted new hire orientation and verified sufficient training of staff members before assignment to respective department.
LPN
MED ONE NURSES
12.2012 - 09.2023
PRN nursing, injection clinics, phlebotomy, assisted with procedures in outpatient settings, worked long term care facilities as well as pediatric home health.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR
COMMONWEALTH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
12.2011 - 07.2015
Taught classes in Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Billing and Coding, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Transcription, Electrocardiography, Computers in the Medical Office, Administrative Medical Office Procedures, and Medical Office Assistant Procedures
Responsible for updating all textbooks, curriculum, and syllabi
Member of practicum, assisted with the Team Pride committee, and Accreditation committee
Advised students
Assisted with adaptive technologies to enhance learning for medical office students with disabilities
Arranged and taught CPR through the American Heart Association to students each term
American Red Cross blood drive coordinator
Coordinated, arranged, and supervised student externships
Assisted with tours and special events.
Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
LPN/CHARGE NURSE
LINKS TO CARE, ROYAL CARE NURSING AGENCIES
11.2010 - 12.2011
Charge nurse for multiple clients, nursing facilities and events
Supervised nursing assistants on facility unit
Pediatric home health, responsible for medication administration, treatments and total care, and documentation per physician orders.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
LPN
MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK
01.2010 - 01.2011
Charge nurse for multiple clients, nursing facilities and events
Supervised nursing assistants on facility unit
Pediatric home health, responsible for medication administration, treatments and total care, and documentation per physician orders.
CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGER
MID-MARYLAND UROLOGY, VITALITY HEALTH ASSOCIATES
03.2008 - 11.2010
Clinical practice manager for both the urology practice and the psychiatry practice
Coordinated all patient care, surgeries, preauthorization's, and third-party payer billing., reviewed all lab work and test results, audited patient charts ensuring follow through on all care, ran stress management clinics, performed all uroflow procedures, assisted with surgical procedures
Hired, trained, and supervised all clinical staff
Mentored externship students from local colleges
Responsible for inventory and vendors, lab supplies, in-office pharmacy, refilled all prescriptions, acquired insurance authorizations as needed, and assisted with billing
Conducted employee in-services annually.
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR
Kaplan University
11.2003 - 01.2010
Taught all clinical classes, taught Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Billing, Human Disease, Pharmacology, Electrocardiograms, Phlebotomy, IV's, Catheters and injections, microscope and lab tests, Medical Transcription
Maintained all supplies, assisted with tutoring, advised students for each terms schedule, supervised, and completed evaluations for all adjunct faculty within my program, proctored state exams for the American Association of Medical Assistants
Maintained all paperwork and documentation for accrediting renewal for AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
Coordinated and arranged externship sites for students
Obtained liability insurance for externship program.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT /CLINICAL OFFICE MANAGER
Medical Resource Group
09.1993 - 07.2001
Assisted with all exams for Internal Medicine/Nephrology office
Performed phlebotomy and CLIA waived tests, assisted with insurance issues and billing, scheduling of patient's appointments and surgical procedures, maintained supplies, pharmacy, researched vendors, hiring and training of all clinical and front office staff, employee performance reviews, maintained employee files, implemented office policy and procedure manual
Served on Office Manager Committee for Frederick County, Frederick Memorial Hospital manager committee, and served as PAC member for several local offices
Opened two satellite offices, hired staff, set up vendors, and payroll.
MEDIC/SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
U.S. Army
01.1980 - 01.1985
Assisted as a first assistant in all areas of general and plastic surgery.
Education
Business (Health care administration) - 46 Cr. Healthcare Administration
Kaplan University
On-Line
Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor -
American Heart Association
EMT, Emergency Pharmacology, Therapy, and Dysrhythmias -
Washington Hospital Center
LPN -
FRANKLIN COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.2008
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and other applications
Specimen Collection
Patient Charting
CPR/AED
Attention to Detail
Procedure Explanation
Patient Assessments
Medication Dispensing
Pediatric Care
Transcribing orders
Examination and Test Preparation
Geriatric Care
Preventive Care
HIPAA Compliance
Strong Clinical Judgment
Clinical Documentation
Home Health Care
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
COMMONWEALTH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
07.2015 - 09.2023
LPN
MED ONE NURSES
12.2012 - 09.2023
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR
COMMONWEALTH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
12.2011 - 07.2015
LPN/CHARGE NURSE
LINKS TO CARE, ROYAL CARE NURSING AGENCIES
11.2010 - 12.2011
LPN
MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK
01.2010 - 01.2011
CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGER
MID-MARYLAND UROLOGY, VITALITY HEALTH ASSOCIATES
03.2008 - 11.2010
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR
Kaplan University
11.2003 - 01.2010
MEDICAL ASSISTANT /CLINICAL OFFICE MANAGER
Medical Resource Group
09.1993 - 07.2001
MEDIC/SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
U.S. Army
01.1980 - 01.1985
LPN
PARKVIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Business (Health care administration) - 46 Cr. Healthcare Administration
Kaplan University
Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor -
American Heart Association
EMT, Emergency Pharmacology, Therapy, and Dysrhythmias -