Evelyn Arendale
Braxton,Mississippi
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in diverse settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Coordinator
Southern Therapy and Advanced Research (STAR), LLC
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Hepatology Clinic and Research Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing liver transplant.
Gastroenterology Clinical Study Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2008 - 08.2012
- System (Enterra) Implantation and Data Collection for Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Gastroparesis
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Clinic Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Pediatric Urology
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
LPN- Triage Nurse
GI Associates
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN Admission Nurse
The Arbor (Skilled Nursing Facility)
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN
Jackson Pulmonary Associates, Triage
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN- Clinic/Lab/Radiology/Minor Surgery
MEA Medical Clinics
01.1999 - 01.2002
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LPN
Woman’s Clinic
01.1989 - 01.2000
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Hinds Jr. College
Jackson, MS Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Jr. College
Jackson, MS12.1973
Skills
- Medication Management
- Medidata Rave
- Investigator Meetings
- Drug Storage Procedures
- Participant Recruitment
- Study Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Documentation Management
- Good Clinical Practice
- Lab Specimen processing and Shipment
- Patient Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Update Electronic Charts
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Supply Management
- Clinic Scheduling
- Telephone Triage
- EMR Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Outpatient Procedures
- Medication Prescribing
- Sanitation and Sterilization
Timeline
Senior Research Coordinator
Southern Therapy and Advanced Research (STAR), LLC
08.2017 - 03.2023
Hepatology Clinic and Research Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2017
Gastroenterology Clinical Study Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2008 - 08.2012
Clinic Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Pediatric Urology
01.2007 - 01.2008
LPN- Triage Nurse
GI Associates
01.2003 - 01.2006
LPN Admission Nurse
The Arbor (Skilled Nursing Facility)
01.2002 - 01.2003
LPN
Jackson Pulmonary Associates, Triage
01.2001 - 01.2002
LPN- Clinic/Lab/Radiology/Minor Surgery
MEA Medical Clinics
01.1999 - 01.2002
LPN
Woman’s Clinic
01.1989 - 01.2000
No Degree - Nursing
Hinds Jr. College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Jr. College
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