JOY CONRADT
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Program Manager
Family Health Services, Inc
11.2014 - Current
- Assist in obtaining new grants, upcoming projects, staff management, outreach and clinicaldecisions
- Maintain staff compliance for safety protocols with OSHA, CLIA, and state regulations
- Conduct training sessions as needed
- Maintain state Fire Marshall certificates
- Keep accurate records and documentation for Pharmacy dispensing and regulations
- Report HIV numbers to Department of Health and Human Services
- Report Sexually transmitted diseases to Department of Health and Human Services
- Work closely with Executive Director on launching new clinical sites
- Interview new staff and train upon hiring
- Maintain accurate patient records, HIPPA compliance, and clinical documents
- Follow Non-profit, Nebraska Family Planning, and Title X regulations
- Perform patient clinical duties: labs, vital signs, medication refills, referrals, records,documentation, follow-up visits and phone triage.
LPN Charge Nurse
Belle Terrace
10.2007 - 11.2014
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing andaccessing treatments
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response totreatments using EMR and paper charting
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professionalexpertise
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention ofphysicians
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers toeffectively manage patient care
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patientsand loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 40+ bed unit
- Helped patient's complete bathing, dressing and eating
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medicalrecords
- Assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, and disease management tips andwound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN, Nebraska Heart Institute
10.2003 - 10.2007
- Congestive Heart Failure clinical nurse, monitored patient blood pressures, labs, weights, andmedications
- Assisted doctors with small surgical and non-invasive procedures
- Performed phlebotomy services
- Collected blood and documented lab results for physicianreview
- Called patients with lab results per physician orders
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license, and CPR compliance records
- Nurse phone triage for multiple patients and physicians
- Assisted with Nuclear Stress tests ex
- (treadmill and dobutamine)
- Completed medication refills
- Took PA/LAT chest X-rays under Radiologist supervision
- Prepared radiographs for physicianreview
- Attained vital signs and ekgs's for physician appointments
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE05.2005
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Project Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Monitoring
- Good Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Sensitivity
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Scheduling
- Onboarding and Training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Program Manager
Family Health Services, Inc
11.2014 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Belle Terrace
10.2007 - 11.2014
LPN, Nebraska Heart Institute
10.2003 - 10.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southeast Community College Area