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Kelly Comer

Virgilina,VA

Summary

Functional Office Nurse delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and visitors. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood draws, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Serves as nursing resource for clinical staff to support scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Office Nurse

Sentara Halifax Primary Care
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
  • Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
  • Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.

LPN Team Lead

Champion Heart And Vascular
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
  • Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
  • Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring the department consistently met or exceeded expectations.
  • Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
  • Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Resident Care Director

Commonwealth Senior Living
06.2020 - 07.2021

Ensure provision of services to the residents and ensures that all Federal and State policies govering resident care are closley monitored and carried out.

Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of care stff in the community.

Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accorance with company standards, polices, procedures , budgets and state law.

Act as manager and resuource person for the residents and their families.

Coversees continuing education programs for direct care staff in the community, as regulated by Federal and state licening requirments

Practice Manager

Sentara Halifax General Surgery
11.2002 - 05.2020

Overseeing the daily activities of physicians’ practice. His/her job description involves managing office staff, maintaining financial records, and creating policies that will serve as a guide to the office.

It also entails placing orders for necessary supplies (in most cases, he/she negotiates with the medical supply vendors so as to help in managing the cost of supplies).

The practice manager makes sure that laws that guide health practice are adhered to at all times by regularly reviewing office policies and ensuring that all physician licenses are up to date and that the office meets all safety standards.

In some cases, his/her role may involve handling of complaints from patients, encouraging feedbacks from them, as well as overseeing their referral processes.

The practice manager is also responsible for the activities of office personnel. Part of his/her duties in this regard include supervising the recruitment process, carrying out training for newly recruited staff, and drawing up contracts of employment for staff.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - LPN

Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA
06.1999

High School Diploma -

Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA
06.1993

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Immunization Administration
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Healthcare Software Proficiency
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Continuing education
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Ethical Practice
  • Catheter Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR Updating
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Supply Management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Wound Care
  • Responsible and Dependable

Timeline

LPN Office Nurse

Sentara Halifax Primary Care
05.2022 - Current

Resident Care Director

Commonwealth Senior Living
06.2020 - 07.2021

LPN Team Lead

Champion Heart And Vascular
05.2020 - 05.2022

Practice Manager

Sentara Halifax General Surgery
11.2002 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - LPN

Southside Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

Halifax County High School
Kelly Comer