Compassionate and goal oriented with 10 years of dedicated career experience and leadership in providing quality care to a diverse population in various healthcare settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Geisinger Medical Center Urogynecology
01.2023 - Current
Performs Urodynamic bladder testing for multiple providers (including CMGs and fill and pull voiding trials)
Sets up and assists in Cystoscopy and Botox procedures with providers.
Triage phone calls, both routine and post operative, for complications to determine appropriate level of care.
Works multiple provider inboxes responding to patient messages and providing care management.
Refill medication requests.
Orders urinalysis/cultures and pre-op lab work.
Assists in making appointments for multiple providers in various locations.
Self cath teaching.
LPN
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Reinforces education provided by the RN to patients and families throughout hospital stay.
Admission/discharge planning with patients and families
Provides care for patients through medications and treatments as per physician's orders.
Attends IDT meetings on each scheduled work day to address concerns and patient progress to ensure proper discharge planning and/or transfer of patient to appropriate setting for continued care.
Address ongoing physical, psychological, religious and cultural needs of diverse populations to ensure continuity of care.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
PTA
Saber Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 01.2023
Promotes health and wellness while operating under direction of a physical therapist
Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying possible barriers to progress or discharge
Attends resident care plans and communicates with IDT to maximize therapy goals and patient outcomes
Independently administers treatment programs within scope of practice
Maintains productivity standards set by organization
PTA
St. Luke's University Health Network
10.2017 - 11.2018
Carries out patient care programs as directed by evaluating physical therapist
Participates in clinical and reception activities as to aid in the daily function of clinic
Maintains privacy and department policies for documentation in patient charts
Other clinical duties such as laundry, hot/cold pack temperature checks and Hydroculator water levels as per JCAHO requirements
PTA
Guardian Elder Care
12.2012 - 10.2017
Coordinate and manage Full Time employee and Part Time PRN daily schedules
Manage Medicare checkpoints in coordination with management to maximize schedules and minutes and ensure proper reimbursement from Medicare
Manage therapist visits and ensure therapists meet daily productivity requirements set by management
Thorough understanding of Net Health and Point Click Care programs
Knowledge and skills to manage geriatric cases involving CVA, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, total knee and hip surgeries
Communicate with evaluating therapist as well as with other disciplines to effectively implement and modify POC to meet specific patient needs
Extensive experience and knowledge of modality based treatment approaches
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate Program -
Penn State University
Penn State Hazleton
12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Penn State University
Hazleton, PA
05.2012
Awards
2022 Penn State Practical Nursing Patricia D. Kelly Award Recipient, Outstanding Leadership and Professionalism
Clinical Internships
Greater Hazleton Health Alliance Acute Care Rehab, Hazleton, PA, 11/11
Pro Rehabilitation Outpatient Rehab, Hazleton, PA, 05/12 - 06/12
Manor Care Skilled Nursing Facility, Pottsville, PA, 06/12 - 07/12
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PA State Board of Nursing.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
Timeline
LPN
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
LPN
Geisinger Medical Center Urogynecology
01.2023 - Current
PTA
Saber Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 01.2023
PTA
St. Luke's University Health Network
10.2017 - 11.2018
PTA
Guardian Elder Care
12.2012 - 10.2017
Practical Nursing Certificate Program -
Penn State University
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Penn State University
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