Personable and empathetic individual with passion for patient care and well-being. Solid understanding of medical terminology and patient care procedures, along with proficiency in administering medication and wound care. Committed to delivering quality healthcare and enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Saint Frances Hospital Inc.- Warren Clinic
03.2019 - 12.2024
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
Enhanced patient care by assessing insurance coverage and obtaining prior authorization for medical procedures.
Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Safety First Home Health
02.2018 - 04.2018
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK
05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05-2013
High School Diploma -
Haskell High School
Haskell, OK
05-2010
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Clinical documentation
Clinical judgment
EKG administration
CPR/AED
Responsible and dependable
Insurance authorizations
Scheduling and prioritizing
Timeline
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Saint Frances Hospital Inc.- Warren Clinic
03.2019 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Safety First Home Health
02.2018 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Haskell High School
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