KARLYE DONAHUE
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Johns Correction's Center
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southern Crescent Technical College
01.2020
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Care Planning
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 2023
- IV Certification, 2021
- Phlebotomy, 2021
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic
06.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Johns Correction's Center
02.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Southern Crescent Technical College
- BLS, American Heart Association, 2023
- IV Certification, 2021
- Phlebotomy, 2021
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