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Work History
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Heather Blahosky

Alexandria,MINNESOTA

Summary

OASI/HIMS professional with extensive experience at Fergus Falls CBHH, demonstrating strong knowledge of OASI responsibilities. Effectively managed dual roles during OASI leave, showcasing adaptability and leadership. Expertise in facility records, processes, and policies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage skills in a continued OASI position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

OASI/HIMS

State Of MN- CBHH Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

LPN

State of MN CBHH Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Helped prevent safety problems and maintain compliance with regulations through effective training practices.
  • Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols.
  • Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents.
  • Audit patient medical record audit, psychiatric note audits and maintaining patient charts and medical records with correct filing with attention to details.
  • Entering Data in the electronic medical records.
  • administering medications to patients per providers orders.

LPN

State Of MN CBHH Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN
08.2020 - 02.2023
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Maintain and observe patients for safety while at acute care mental health hospital.
  • Maintaining patient medical record audits, psychiatric note audits and patient charts.
  • Filing documents in patient charts correctly with attentions to details.
  • Entering data into the electronic medical record system correctly.

Clinic LPN

Glenwood Medical Center
Glenwood, MN
03.2008 - 08.2020
  • Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
  • Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
  • Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
  • Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Assisting Medical provider with daily schedule, patients and procedures.
  • Making patient referrals to other facility.
  • Completing prior authorizations with insurance providers.
  • Auditing provider compliance with state regulations for treatment of chronic condition in our facilities patients.

Education

Practical Nursing

Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN
12.2006

Skills

  • Great attention to details
  • Excellent capability to retain new things
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Microsoft Word
  • Communication
  • Recordkeeping
  • Microsoft office
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Able to grasp new concepts quickly

Accomplishments

  • February 2025 received Achievement Award for taking on dual OASI rolls during the absence of OASI.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

OASI/HIMS

State Of MN- CBHH Fergus Falls
08.2023 - Current

LPN

State of MN CBHH Alexandria
03.2023 - 08.2023

LPN

State Of MN CBHH Fergus Falls
08.2020 - 02.2023

Clinic LPN

Glenwood Medical Center
03.2008 - 08.2020

Practical Nursing

Alexandria Technical College

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