Lakrisha Freytag
Cridersville,United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Hyperbaric safety director
Mercy Health St. Ritas
05.2016 - Current
- I currently work in a hospital based outpatient wound clinic
- I currently work with 4 different providers
- In my current role I room, intake, assess patients for wounds, ostomies, and infectious disease
- I am responsible for my patients from beginning of care when they are roomed until all case management (IV antibiotic therapy, prior authorizations, referrals to home health, DME equipment orders, ordering and application of skin grafts, wound vacs, and casts), charting and billing is complete
- I assist patients with preventative care such as compression therapy, blood sugar control, offloading to prevent pressure ulcers, signs and symptoms of infection and adequate nutrition
- I peer interview and train new staff to the clinic, I help train new incoming residents to the clinic and serve as the charge nurse
- I am also trained in Hyperbaric therapy in our clinic and run our 2 chambers 1-3 days a week
- I am also the Hyperbaric safety director
- I evaluate all incoming Hyperbaric referrals and consults for appropriate diagnosis, testing, insurance prior authorization, discuss any prohibited items or concerns with the medical director and provide all training and competencies for Hyperbarics, smoke hoods and fire drills to staff and providers
- I meet monthly with the system administrators to discuss any concerns, policy changes or new ideas for the clinic.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
LPN
Brossett
12.2014 - 05.2016
- This job is the same position I currently work in
- We were owned by a management company for a short period of time
- I worked as an LPN at that time doing the same work that I currently do but within the LPN scope
- During that time we had a large turn over of staff and I worked extra hours and learned new jobs to help keep the clinic up and running
- I helped with receptionist work, collecting payment, performing billing, ordering of supplies, hiring process along with my normal nurse duties.
LPN
Lima Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2014
- I worked on the transitional care/rehab unit in the hospital
- I took care of up to 8 patients at a time passing medications, giving injections, hanging IV's, giving tube feedings, starting peripheral lines, and assisting patients with their ADL's.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
LPN
Lima Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Preformed data entry to convert paper charting to EMR for a cardiac office
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Technical or occupational certificate - Safety Director course
International ATMO
01.2022
Technical or occupational certificate - Hyperbaric certificate
International ATMO
01.2020
Associate's degree - LPN to RN ADN program
James A. Rhodes State College
12.2017
Technical or occupational certificate - LPN
James A. Rhodes State College
08.2012
Technical or occupational certificate - Medical billing and coding
Apollo Career Center
01.2005
Skills
- Wound Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Healthcare Billing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education and Counseling
Affiliations
Organization of Wound Care Nurses - member
Work Schedule
Full-time
Job Related Training
- Hyperbaric certification-2020
- Hyperbaric safety director training-2022
- BLS good thru 2025
Job Type
Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, Summer, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Internships, Intermittent, Telework
References
- Kaitlynn Brown
- Lima VA, LPN, 4193024316
- Brandon Compton, ITS, Warehouse supervisor/ driver, 4192962091
- Elisha Converse
- St. Ritas, RN, 4192366346
- Holly Parsons
- St. Ritas, RN, 5672040951
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Hyperbaric safety director
Mercy Health St. Ritas
05.2016 - Current
LPN
Brossett
12.2014 - 05.2016
LPN
Lima Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2014
LPN
Lima Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Technical or occupational certificate - Safety Director course
International ATMO
Technical or occupational certificate - Hyperbaric certificate
International ATMO
Associate's degree - LPN to RN ADN program
James A. Rhodes State College
Technical or occupational certificate - LPN
James A. Rhodes State College
Technical or occupational certificate - Medical billing and coding
Apollo Career Center