Heather Booker

Experienced professional seeking a position in a patient-focused team to utilize diverse experiences and contribute value. Committed to personal and professional development. To facilitate safe, knowledgeable, responsible nursing care to patients. To promote wellness, strengthen and utilize nursing skills obtained as a professional. Dedicated to delivering competent and compassionate nursing care to patients, families, and diverse socio-economic and cultural groups with a focus on clinical excellence and patient-driven care.

• Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Bowie, Bowie, TX, Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse/Assistant Director of nursing, 10/01/10, present, Basic nursing skills including: Physical assessment and data collection such as vital signs of geriatric patients, administration of treatments and medications as ordered by physician, lab sample collection, wound care/dressing, following through with physician orders, detailed documentation., Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to assess, plan, and meet needs of resident., Updated MARS/TARS, weekly/monthly reports, monthly summaries, medical records, and chart reviews., Developed care plans, and supervised the care provided by RNs/LVNs/CMAs/CNAs/NAs., Chart audits/reviews (paper), Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards., Maintained an understanding of current regulatory requirements., Attended all required meetings, as appropriate., Monthly scheduling of nursing staff, On call for administrative requirements
• Specialty Nurses Home Health, Bowie, TX, Licensed Vocational Nurse/Intake Nurse, 01/01/10, 12/31/10, Managed communications and maintained inquiry logs, Verification of insurance benefits, Collected clinical data to facilitate admission process., Quality management of admission forms and the medical record, Communicated with team members and interface in a positive, constructive, and helpful manner to promote cohesiveness, reduce conflict, and provide resolution, Processed all necessary paperwork on all patients in a timely manner & per protocol., Managed reimbursement intake sheets for new patients, enter and updated intake information into billing system, provided effective documentation notes and prepare routine reports for Manager as requested., Scheduled weekly staff assignments.
• Mill Street Clinic, Bowie, TX, Licensed Vocational Nurse, 01/01/06, 12/31/08, Performed physical assessment and collection of data such as vital signs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients., Assisted physician with procedures, Assisted with clerical tasks including: scheduling, referrals, data entry., Documentation, chart reviews, medical records, medication inventory, and ordering supplies., Patient assistant prescription programs, Medicare drug plans, prior authorizations, and called in prescriptions as ordered by physician to pharmacy., Basic nursing skills including: medication administration as ordered by physician, venipuncture, wound care/dressing, patient teaching., Communication of results to patients.
• Bellmire Healthcare, Bowie, TX, Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing, 01/01/03, 12/31/06, Basic nursing skills including: Performing physical assessment and collect patient data such as vital signs of geriatric patients, administration of treatments and medications as ordered by physician, lab draw, wound care/dressing, following through with physician orders, detailed documentation., Work in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess, plan and meet the needs of resident., Updated MARS/TARS, weekly/monthly reports, monthly summaries, medical records, and chart reviews., Developed care plans, and supervised the care provided by RNs/LVNs/CMAs/CNAs/NAs., Supervised aides., Maintained facility records, and performed other clerical duties., Responded to emergency situations based upon nursing standards., Maintained an understanding of current regulatory requirements., Attended all required meetings, as appropriate.
• Wise Regional Health Systems, Decatur, TX, Licensed Vocational Nurse, 01/01/03, 12/31/03, Performed physical assessment and collect patient data such as vital signs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients., Basic nursing skills including: medication administration, IM/SQ injections, IV therapy, venipuncture, catheterization, nasogastric tube, wound care/dressing, patient teaching, following through with Physician's orders.

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