Gena Blanchard
Pierre Part,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse adept in medication administration and providing direct patient care. Excelled in a high-pressure environment, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and patient education. Demonstrated HIPAA compliance and clinical documentation proficiency, ensuring optimal care and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atchafalaya Gynecology And Obstetrics
Morgan City, LA
05.2008 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Accurately recorded patient histories, complaints, medications, and current symptoms in electronic medical record.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, obtained and correctly documented vital signs, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA07.2024
Associates of General Studies Certificate - General Studies
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus
Morgan City, LA05.2008
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation in Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
Certification
BLS certified by American Heart Association | Exp. August 2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atchafalaya Gynecology And Obstetrics
05.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Associates of General Studies Certificate - General Studies
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus