Jennifer Cruz
Maysville,NC
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in Medical Practice nursing . Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Assisting the Physician with accurate in put to the patients EMR.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Carolinaeast Internal Medicine
05.2013 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Clinic Manager
Onlsow Primary Care
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Enforced adherence with HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
LPN
ECIM
05.1997 - 03.2011
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.1996
High School Diploma -
White Oak High School
Jacksonville, NC06.1992
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Triaging
- Medical Records Management
- EMR Systems
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Assisting Physicians
- Wound Care
- Educating Families
- EKG Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Documenting Intake
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Documenting Vital Signs
Timeline
LPN
Carolinaeast Internal Medicine
05.2013 - Current
Clinic Manager
Onlsow Primary Care
03.2011 - 03.2013
LPN
ECIM
05.1997 - 03.2011
License Practical Nurse -
Coastal Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
White Oak High School
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