Hannah Gallion
West Salem,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with over 10 years of experience in office nursing. Proven ability to streamline operations and improve patient care quality through effective leadership and critical thinking. Eager to leverage skills to enhance healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Bloomington Medical Services
Wooster, OH
10.2017 - Current
- Document vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Coordinated patient appointments, enhancing scheduling efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, ensuring understanding and adherence.
- Streamlined office procedures, improving workflow efficiency in daily operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- 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.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
LPN Office Nurse
Family Practice Center of Wadsworth
Wadsworth, OH
10.2010 - 10.2017
- Documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, ensuring understanding and adherence.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the practice by offering insights based on clinical expertise and patient feedback analysis.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Triway High School
Wooster, OHCertificate - LPN
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH06-2009
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Leadership qualities
- Ethical practice
- Direct patient care
- EMR updating
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassion and empathy
- Incoming call reception
- Telephone triage
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Bloomington Medical Services
10.2017 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Family Practice Center of Wadsworth
10.2010 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Triway High School
Certificate - LPN
Wayne County Schools Career Center