Jane Storlie, LPN
Cass Lake,MN
Summary
I've worked for this institution as an LPN for 40 years. I retired July 1, 2022. I have loved every avenue that I've been down using my nursing license. I loved nursing and getting to know patients, getting to know all the wonderful staff and leadership personal. I am appling for this casual position so that I can have the opportunity to help out when needed due to short staffing, due to Covid, due to our economy, due to our world right now. I do not want to work full time or be scheduled but I will, when I am able, fill in.
Overview
78
78
years of professional experience
Work History
Ward Secretary
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Bemidji, MN
01.2010 - 07.2022
- Along with ward secretary duties I did get assigned to assist with General Surgery Endoscopy scheduling during the Covid 19 outbreak. This required me to use my LPN license.
- Registered patients who are scheduled for surgery that day.
- Reconciling patient charts the day of surgery and making new charts for the next upcoming day of surgery.
- Assisting charge nurse in finding out of network pre op histories and physicals.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Scheduled patient surgical procedures as given through OpTime/Case Entry/Snapboard
- Carried out front office duties. Ordering supplies for the peri operative Pre/Post, PACU and Surgery Departments.
- Ordering food for both patient care and employee nourishment.
- Cleaning desk area and washing coffee pots every week.
LPN
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Bemidji, MN
06.1982 - 07.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Scrub Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Medical Center & North Country Reg Hosp.
Bemidji, MN
05.1984 - 02.2010
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by anticipating surgeon needs and paying close attention to what is being done.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
LPN Degree - Nursing
Bemidji Area Vocational-Technical Institute
Bemidji, MN06.1982
High School Diploma -
Goodridge Public School
Goodridge, MN05.1974
Skills
- Very familiar with EPIC electronic medical record
- Medical Report Preparation
- Cleaning and Sterilizing
- BLS Certified
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Patient Confidentiality
- Operational Requirements
- Medical Charts and Records
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Organizing Charts
- Scheduling Tests and Procedures
- Medical Records Verification
- Order Purchasing
- Patient Admission
- Entering Patient Data
- Patient Health Information Access
Timeline
Ward Secretary
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
01.2010 - 07.2022
Scrub Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Medical Center & North Country Reg Hosp.
05.1984 - 02.2010
LPN
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
06.1982 - 07.2022
LPN Degree - Nursing
Bemidji Area Vocational-Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Goodridge Public School
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