Dedicated , self motivated, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hours of clinical experience looking to secure a job as a LPN to provide excellent patient care and provide nursing support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Vernon Pediatrics
Columbus, GA
03.2023 - Current
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Nurse Tech
BROOKSTONE SCHOOL
COLUMBUS, GA
08.2021 - Current
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Horizons Diagnostics
COlumbus, GA
08.2022 - 03.2023
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Pharmacy Technician, CPHT
CVScaremark
Columbus, GA
11.2018 - 09.2021
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Accounts Payable Clerk
GFMCO
Columbus, GA
06.2010 - 11.2018
Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice and expense reports.
Reported sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
Pharmacy Technician CPHT
CVScaremark
Macon, GA
06.2003 - 06.2010
Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
06.2020
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Macon, GA
05.2004
Skills
Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
Proper labeling procedures
Detail-oriented
Preparing bulk medications
Ordering and stocking medications
Pharmacy operations
Problem solving
Stocking shelves
BLS certified
Resolving customer issues
Time management
Insurance billing
Workflow Optimization
Labeling prescriptions
Problem-solving skills
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Front Office Customer Care Specialist/Patient Services Representative at SEWICKLEY VALLEY PEDIATRICS/ UPMC CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PEDIATRICSFront Office Customer Care Specialist/Patient Services Representative at SEWICKLEY VALLEY PEDIATRICS/ UPMC CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS