Kaitlyn Lairsey
Townsend,GA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in outpatient care with expertise in patient triage and clinical support. Efficiently administers medications, maintains accurate documentation, and advocates for patient needs in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and coordinated care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
CVS Minute Clinic
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient healthcare setting.
- Triaged patients and gathered relevant information to assist with determining appropriate care needs.
- Communicated patient concerns and clinical information to providers, ensuring timely and appropriate care decisions.
- Facilitated patient flow and coordinated care to enhance access to services and improve overall patient experience.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient documentation with the EHR
- Followed established clinical protocols, infection-control practices, and company standards.
- Delivered compassionate patient service while efficiently managing multiple responsibilities in a high-demand clinical setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Coast Health Pediatrics
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments swiftly in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Triaged patients by medical needs and urgency, ensuring timely and prioritized care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance patient communication and maintain accurate documentation.
- Provided phone triage for patients, addressing both basic and advanced needs promptly.
- Answered phone inquiries, identified issues, and determined optimal assistance methods.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Maintained clinical workspaces' cleanliness and organization in accordance with safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Family Practice
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments efficiently in a fast-paced clinic environment, ensuring adherence to care protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Triaged patients by phone, provided assistance for basic and advanced needs, and relayed critical messages to the provider to ensure timely care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Communicated with patients, family members, and healthcare team members to address patient care plans and concerns, fostering collaborative healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Updated electronic health records with patient information and observations. with patients’ vital statistics, tracking metrics, and observations about behaviors or responses
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA12-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient Triage and Assessment
- Infection Prevention and Safety
- Provider Coordination
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
CVS Minute Clinic
04.2022 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Coast Health Pediatrics
05.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Family Practice
04.2018 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Coastal Pines Technical College