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Karen Faulkner

Troy,AL

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 30+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Passionate Telephone Triage Nurse with 5 years of experience assessing patient condition both in person and over phone. Assists individuals in need of medical attention in understanding insurance coverage and urgency of medical conditions. Supporting comprehensive recovery through education and sound medical advice.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN , Telephone Nurse

SARHA
Troy , Alabama
08.2016 - Current
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
  • Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
  • Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Home Health Nurse LPN

Troy Home Health LHC
Troy, Alabama
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
  • Updated patient charts using ecw with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

LPN

Troy University
Troy , AL
08.2005 - 11.2013
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • 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.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LPN,ASST Manager, Lab ,xray

Southern Health Associates
Troy, Alabama
06.1997 - 07.2000

LPN,Lab Tech

Dr Jean Senecal
Troy, Alabama
02.1994 - 06.1997

Lpn

Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy, AL
03.1990 - 10.1992
  • Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Education

LPN - Nurse

George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL
10.1989

Skills

  • Outbound telephone marketing
  • Telephone reservations
  • Telephone operation
  • Excellent telephone demeanor
  • Current alabama licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Professional telephone voice
  • Multi-line telephone operation
  • Multi-line telephone system management
  • Telephone switchboards
  • Nurse Call Systems

Timeline

LPN , Telephone Nurse

SARHA
08.2016 - Current

Home Health Nurse LPN

Troy Home Health LHC
10.2014 - 01.2016

LPN

Troy University
08.2005 - 11.2013

LPN,ASST Manager, Lab ,xray

Southern Health Associates
06.1997 - 07.2000

LPN,Lab Tech

Dr Jean Senecal
02.1994 - 06.1997

Lpn

Troy Regional Medical Center
03.1990 - 10.1992

LPN - Nurse

George C Wallace Community College - Dothan

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