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Heidi Perkins

Billings,MT

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Also proficient in prepping and assisting in surgical procedures such as Mohs. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Billings Clinic
Billings, Montana
06.2008 - Current


  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Audits
  • Assisted in biopsies including entering pathology, verifying location, patient information, and proper labeling.
  • Assisted in surgeries both in General Dermatology and Mohs surgery.
  • Prepped patients for surgical procedures and set up surgery trays.
  • Bandaging and patient education
  • Drawing up injectable medication.
  • Cleaning and turning over rooms
  • Answering and making phone calls including giving patients pathology results
  • Processing tissue in the lab for Mohs staging
  • Removing sutures
  • Assisting in laser treatments for vascular birthmarks and warts
  • Preforming photodynamic therapy and UVB and UVA light treatments
  • Communicating with multiple providers and working as a team
  • Using the computer to communicate with providers, staff and pharmacy to coordinate patient care
  • Sending and filling prescriptions per provider requests
  • Scheduling patients accordingly for surgery, annual exams, follow ups, and suture removal
  • Building relationships with patients and coworkers
  • Ordering office supplies and supplies used for patient care
  • Making the staff schedule
  • Covering for my manager while she was gone
  • Scribing for a provider
  • Anticipating the needs of patients and providers
  • Multitasking
  • Referring patients to other departments for treatment or evaluation
  • Performing placement of unna boots
  • Preparing KOH slides and focusing the microscope on the specimen
  • Receiving and scheduling/prioritizing referrals for Mohs surgery and general dermatology appointments

CNA

St. John's Lutheran Ministries
Billings, Montana
06.2006 - 05.2008
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Key Closing Manager

Dairy Queen
Billings, Montana
06.2002 - 08.2005
  • Secured safety of business and employees at closing time by locking doors, reducing lighting and checking surrounding areas for suspicious activity.
  • Prepared registers for closing shift and assigned team member positions while maintaining high level of guest service.
  • Utilized checklists to stay organized and ready when guests arrived and completed management duties before closing.
  • Cooked in the kitchen and made ice cream treats
  • Provided efficient friendly service
  • Handled customer complaints
  • Washed dishes, windows, floors
  • Prep work in the kitchen
  • Stocked empty shelves and assembled merchandise neatly on racks and in displays to prepare for opening shift.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

High School Diploma -

Billings West High School
Billings, MT
05.2005

Skills

  • Procedure Explanation
  • Specimen Results Interpretation
  • Patient Flow
  • Patient Management
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Supply Requisition and Inventory
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Pressure Wound Treatment
  • Punch Biopsies
  • Lab Specimens and Collections

Certification

Mohs Tech 2 certification

Yellow belt certification

Timeline

LPN

Billings Clinic
06.2008 - Current

CNA

St. John's Lutheran Ministries
06.2006 - 05.2008

Key Closing Manager

Dairy Queen
06.2002 - 08.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Montana State University - Billings

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Montana

High School Diploma -

Billings West High School

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