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Kendall Herrin

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Highly Motivated Licensed Practical Nurse known for quickly building rapport and trust with patients through compassionate demeanor. Efficiently managing processes and workflows to maintain smooth, seamless clinic operations and drive patient satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summit Medical Group
Knoxville, TN
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct physical assessments of patients including measuring vital signs, taking histories and recording pertinent information in medical records.
  • Educate clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Provides education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
  • Handles phone nursing including triaging, prior authorizations, referrals, and calling in prescriptions.
  • Schedules patients for follow up appointments with the provider.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Story Point Assisted Living
Knoxville, TN
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Worked with physicians, social workers, and physical therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote patient health.
  • Participate in development and update of service plans for residents. Address family concerns and communicate any changes in resident condition.
  • Act as an advocate for an individual's health care needs by identifying and communicating potential needs to the patient’s provider.
  • Supervision of resident care work of non-licensed team members.

Licensed Practical Nurse

West Tennessee Healthcare
Selmer, TN
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs upon on each visit.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Family Medical
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assessed for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Experience performing procedures such as dressing changes, drawing and processing blood, injections, and monitoring blood sugar levels as well as PT/INR.
  • Educated patient on at home care for Diabetes Mellitus and Anti-Coagulation medications.
  • Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning, as well as scheduling treatments for patient.
  • Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.

EKG Tech and Registration Clerk

Magnolia Regional Health Center
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • ECG placement and monitoring.
  • Assisted health care provider with stress tests by preparing patient for exam, monitoring vital signs, and monitoring patient tolerance.
  • Set up patients in system by documenting key data, confirming eligibility and verifying insurance benefits.
  • Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Tennessee of Applied Technology
Crump, TN
08.2020

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Responsibility
  • Punctuality
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving Abilities

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summit Medical Group
05.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Story Point Assisted Living
01.2023 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

West Tennessee Healthcare
08.2021 - 12.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Family Medical
07.2020 - 08.2021

EKG Tech and Registration Clerk

Magnolia Regional Health Center
03.2017 - 08.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Tennessee of Applied Technology

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