Kimberly Yates
Ocala,FL
Summary
LPN dedicated and sensitive with an extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Adept at fostering and sustaining open and productive professional relationships with physician, patient, family members, and other medical staff. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly. Always looking to gain more knowledge in different areas of nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Scheduler/Office Coordinator/CCM-LN
VitalCaring Group
Ocala, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Attend weekly case conference meeting
- Coordinated daily schedules for each clinician to optimize patient care delivery
- Secured insurance authorizations to guarantee service coverage and continuity of care
- Proficient with using smart scheduling/visit dispatching within Homecare Homebase software.
- Proficient with teams, Microsoft email, Excel, Word document, Forcura/Mosai
- Monitor specific service code visits per medicare guidelines
- Monitor LUPAs
- Obtain medical records
- Review/Accept referrals
- Write orders, addenda, attestation orders
- Communicate with physicians office and patients
- Collected necessary billing documents, including F2F, op notes, and pre/post op notes, to facilitate accurate claims processing
- Monitor renewables/expirables
- Run morning pending referral report
- Verified F2F requirements, orders, and physician approvals before initiating start of care
- Attached relevant documents to electronic records for accurate information management
- Maintained HR records and UKG
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital
Ocala, FL
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Administer medication oral/IV within my scope
- Insert Foley catheters/catheter care
- Started intravenous lines to facilitate medication administration
- Assist patient with ADLs.
- Provided comprehensive wound care to promote healing
- Documented patient information in electronic medical records
- Facilitated communication between rehab and medical staff to enhance patient outcomes
- Knowledge of EKG machine
- Applied knowledge of PEG tubes, G-tubes, and JP drains to support patient care
- EMR charting
- Analyzed EKG strips to identify potential cardiac issues
- Operated EKG machine to perform cardiac monitoring
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications, and special diets to empower informed health management.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Signature of Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Wound care/ catheter care
- Facilitated remote healthcare services for patients
- Complete assessments/documentation
- Telehealth
- Input lab results, wound care, prescriptions, and radiology per MD order to ensure accurate patient care
- Notified MD of lab and radiology results to facilitate timely medical decisions
- Completed patient assessments and documentation to maintain comprehensive health records
- Executed additional responsibilities in the workplace
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springview Health and Rehab
Leitchfield, KY
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and injections to ensure patient treatment compliance.
- Conducted admissions, discharges, and assessments to ensure accurate patient intake and effective care transition
- Performed intravenous insertion to establish access for medication delivery.
- Provide trachea care/suctioning, knowledge of g-tubes
- Initiated and updated care plans to reflect patient needs
- Assisted doctor with patient evaluations to support timely medical assessments and treatment planning
- Maintained accurate patient documentation in electronic medical records.
- Completed documentation to maintain thorough and accurate patient records for continuity of care
- Completed tasks to support team operations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
LHC/CARETENDERS HOME HEALTH CARE
Elizabethtown, KY
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Prioritized patient schedules daily to ensure timely care and effective management of patient needs
- Administer injections as ordered by physicians
- Administered injections according to physician orders
- Educated patients on disease processes, medication management, and wound care in absence of skilled nurse to promote understanding and self-care
- Removed sutures and staples from patient wounds following medical protocols.
- Engaged in weekly case conference meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of care plans. to discuss any issues with case managers for the need of change of care plan/ the need of extended skilled nursing OT, PT, ST visits
- Participated in weekly case conference meetings to discuss care plan modifications and assess needs for extended nursing services. to collaborate with case managers on care plan adjustments and determine necessity for extended skilled nursing services
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Administration of medications/injections
- Performed urine drug testing to assist in patient assessment and treatment planning
- Facilitated urine drug testing for accurate patient assessment.
- Collected ordered lab specimens to support accurate diagnosis and ongoing patient care
- Maintained accurate client documentation for treatment records.
- Collected lab specimens according to physician orders.
- Ordered medication per doctor order to ensure timely and effective treatment administration
- Documentation
Licensed Practical Nurse/Floor Nurse/Social Service Assistant
Signature HealthCARE LLC Radcliff/Hodgenville,KY
Radcliff, KY
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Administration of medications/injections
- Managed admissions, discharges, and assessments to ensure smooth transitions for residents.
- Suture removal, wound care, foley catheter insertion using sterile technique, IV insertion
- Provide trachea care/suctioning, knowledge of g-tubes
- Initiate and update care plans as needed
- Conducted interviews with residents and families to gather insights on care needs.
- Ensured accurate and timely entry of patient information for continuity of care.
- Input data in MDS 3.0, complete CAA summaries, care plan meetings family and medical staff
- Entered patient data into MDS 3.0 for accurate assessments. complete CAA summaries, care plan meetings family and medical staff
- Addressed grievances and concerns to enhance resident satisfaction and quality of care.
- Planned discharge and coordinated with home health.
- Educated residents and families on disease processes and medication administration, providing printed resources for reference.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Administration of medications/injections
- Performed urine drug testing to ensure compliance and safety in treatment plans
- Conducted urine drug testing to monitor patient compliance with treatment protocols.
- Communicated directly with physician by phone
- Completed documentation for client assessments
- Collected lab specimens as per physician orders
- Managed medication orders to ensure seamless patient care and treatment continuity
- Communicated directly with physician to relay patient updates and facilitate timely decision-making
Licensed Practical Nurse Student
Kindred Hospital/Flaget Hospital/Home of the Innocents/Volunteers of America/Richwood Nursing Home
Louisville, KY
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented comprehensive care strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care, foley catheter insertion, and applied sterile technique to ensure patient safety and promote healing
- Medication administration
- Provided patient and family education to enhance understanding of care plans and improve adherence
- Patient and family teaching
- Maintained thorough patient records
- Inserted and monitored IV lines
Phlebotomist/Patient Registrar
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Elizabethtown, KY
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted blood draws and collected specimens according to MD orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Facilitated timely processing of tests by entering orders correctly
- Recorded all demographic information in Meditech system, maintaining data integrity and patient confidentiality
- Understood proper handling of specimens for lab testing. to be put into centrifuge, on rocker, refrigerate, correct collection tube.
Medical Office Assistant
Surgical Specialists
Elizabethtown, KY
09.2006 - 09.2012
- Scheduled patient appointments, referrals, surgeries, and x-rays to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Communicated test results to patients to provide timely information and support.
- Responded to patient messages in a timely manner to address concerns and inquiries.
- Prepared and organized patient charts for clinic to facilitate smooth patient flow and documentation.
- Prepared urine specimens for doctors' review under a microscope
- Managed filing system efficiently
- Knowledge of EMR, Kasper, E-scribe
- Provided essential information to patients and families
- Assisted with conversion of paper chart to EMR program
Education
License Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY, US 07.2013 - 06.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY, US 07.2013 - 10.2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV placement/management
- Catheter management
- Knowledge of wound care/wound vac
- Phlebotomy
- Care plan development
- Patient intake management
- Admission and discharge planning
- Client assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Respiratory care management
- Ostomy management
- Continence care management
- Bowel management strategies
- Diverse healthcare experience
- Home Health experience
- Patient scheduling
- Multiple EHR systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Prioritization skills
- Continence care management
- Bowel management strategies
Certification
- LPN diploma
- BLS Certification
- IV Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
Timeline
LPN/Scheduler/Office Coordinator/CCM-LN
VitalCaring Group
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Signature of Elizabethtown
05.2021 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springview Health and Rehab
04.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
LHC/CARETENDERS HOME HEALTH CARE
06.2018 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse/Floor Nurse/Social Service Assistant
Signature HealthCARE LLC Radcliff/Hodgenville,KY
02.2015 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinnacle Treatment Center
10.2014 - 02.2015
License Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
07.2013 - 06.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Community and Technical College
07.2013 - 10.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Student
Kindred Hospital/Flaget Hospital/Home of the Innocents/Volunteers of America/Richwood Nursing Home
07.2013 - 06.2014
Phlebotomist/Patient Registrar
Hardin Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 04.2013
Medical Office Assistant
Surgical Specialists
09.2006 - 09.2012