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Karra Taylor

Vilonia,AR

Summary

Enthusiastic newly graduated Practical Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, dedication, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, expand, and excel in a practical nursing role while providing a clear understanding of the nursing process and skillset to patients of all backgrounds.

Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills, highly motivated, and committed nurse with a proven history of superior performance at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Serving surrounding communities for over 17 years providing compassionate, empathic, prioritized patient care, with experience in certified nursing assistant duties to medical assistant duties, hospital to clinical backgrounds. Eager to take on a new challenge and bring my knowledge and experience to your team.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Conway Obesitrics and Gynocology
Conway, Arkansas
08.2016 - 06.2021


  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine the purpose of the visit, and record medical history. Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assist physician during patient examinations and office procedures
  • Perform laboratory tests and administer injections
  • Communicate with patient and provider through telephone calls and electronic messages
  • Completing tasks including test results, scheduling appointments, stocking rooms, and assisting other staff
  • Electronic medical records and EMR systems administration
  • Patient confidentiality and HIPPA compliant
  • Cooperation with nurses and other medical assistants in a team setting
  • Patient and family education and counseling
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.



Commercial Insurance Biller

Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway , Arkansas
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Accepted and transferred to a position in the billing department of the hospital.
  • Billed out electronic and paper medical insurance claims.
  • Collected on non-payment commercial insurance claims.
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted corrected claims.
  • Collected payments and applied credit to patient accounts.
  • Prepared billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
  • Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
  • Reviewed patient records, identified medical codes for correction, if necessary, and created invoices for billing purposes.

Ward Clerk and Certified Nursing Assistant

Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway , Arkansas
02.2008 - 05.2015
  • Perform clerical duties in hospital units
  • Answered multi-line phone systems to manage incoming and outgoing calls for the Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, and Orthopedic departments.
  • Managed call light system promoting patient support patient, comfort, and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Filled out records, staffing sheets, and patient documents. Organized and filed all necessary documents in the patient's paper chart and unit documentation protocols.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, laboratory test requests, consults, and diagnostic testing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, nurses' stations, and other staffing areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beebe Retirement Home
Beebe, Arkansas
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • Patient and environmental safety
  • Proficient in basic skills of patient care
  • Vital signs and patient observation.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
05.2022

Associates of General Studies -

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR

No Degree - Pre-nursing Studies

Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Patient Charting
  • Conditions Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Member of National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
  • Member of National Student Nurses Association
  • Practical Nurse state board exam- pending status
  • Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified in CPR/BLS

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Conway Obesitrics and Gynocology
08.2016 - 06.2021

Commercial Insurance Biller

Conway Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2015

Ward Clerk and Certified Nursing Assistant

Conway Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beebe Retirement Home
06.2007 - 02.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

Associates of General Studies -

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

No Degree - Pre-nursing Studies

Arkansas State University - Beebe

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