Jessica Weiss
Shenandoah Junction,WV
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with four plus years of experience, and four years of experience as a Registered Medical Assistant. Aiming to leverage academic experience and proven knowledge of chronic and acute care, as well as patient relations to successfully fill the Licensed Practical Nurse role at your company. Frequently praised as efficient and eager to learn by my peers, I can be relied upon to provide outstanding care for all patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Pulmonary Associates
Martinsburg, WV
03.2023 - Current
- Completed insurance verification and prior authorization for medications.
- Assessed patient needs for (DME) and coordinated orders accordingly.
- Provided staff training and patient education on proper inhaler technique.
- Maintained quarterly certifications in CPR and first aid as required.
- Completed annual quality certifications and procedural signoffs to ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
- Performed six-minute walk tests and spirometry assessments.
- Served as clinical support staff in Internal Medicine as needed.
- Administered immunizations and conducted Alpha 1 testing.
- Voluntarily provided staffing support throughout clinic during shortages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winchester Women’s Specialist
Winchester, VA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assist in LEEP, Colposcopy and Biopsy procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies.
- Answered patient calls, determined how best to aid within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Makena, Rhogam injections and education for patients, as well as other small procedures independently.
- Training new employees as well as assisted in training program.
Registered Medical Assistant
Quad Medical
Martinsburg, WV
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered broad questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and orders.
- Perform EKG, Spirometry, drug screenings, wound care.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-authorization functions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to reconcile patient medication.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Administrative Assistant
Hospice of the Panhandle
Martinsburg
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Answered phones, filing, copies as needed.
- Organized Board luncheon and meeting minutes.
- Ordered supplies for all offices.
- Spoke to families and organized donations to Hospice.
- Greeted patient families and directed to appropriate staff members.
- Took minutes for office meetings to disburse to all staff.
Medical Receptionist
Shenandoah Community Health
Martinsburg
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Answered phones, scheduling patients, checked patients in, checked out.
- Helped office in transition from paper charts to EMR.
- Trained new front office staff.
- Assisted Doctors with rooming patients as needed.
- Helped plan activities for staff appreciation/ took minutes.
- Assisted with migrant care program.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV06-2020
Associate of Science - Registered Medical Assistant
Blue Ridge Community College
Martinsburg, WV12-2013
Skills
- Assisting with LEEP, Colposcopy, Biopsy, staple removal, IUD removal and insertion, Nexplanon
- Educating families
- Insurance Verification and Prior Auth
- Medication Administration
- Assist with dermatological procedures
- Phlebotomy, injections
- Walk tests, ER referrals, DME approval
- Staff training and task delegation
- Prenatal, gynecology and geriatric women’s health experience
- EKG, Spirometry, changing wounds and dressing
Additional Information
- Experience through Clinicals with CLC unit, Med surge unit and Hospice unit all within the Veterans Affairs.
- Quarterly CPR certifications as required in current position.
- Experience with Epic and data entry within Berkeley Medical Center through LPN clinical rotations.
- Recently completed 24 CEU hours to maintain License requirements.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Pulmonary Associates
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winchester Women’s Specialist
11.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
Quad Medical
02.2014 - 04.2018
Administrative Assistant
Hospice of the Panhandle
02.2007 - 10.2009
Medical Receptionist
Shenandoah Community Health
06.2004 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Medical Assistant
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
James Rumsey Technical Institute