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LaToya Churchill

BEGGS,Oklahoma

Summary

I have been in the nursing field for over 20 years. I have worked as a Medical Assistant, Home Health Aide, CNA, Advanced CMA, and LPN. I have experience in direct patient care and office work.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing

CountryLane
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
  • Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
  • Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
  • Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.

Advanced CMA/Director of Nursing Assistant

CountryLane
11.2009 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing advanced CMA techniques and procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with comprehensive patient assessments, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
  • Managed complex medical records, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility for healthcare providers.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely under physician supervision, reducing the risk of adverse reactions or complications.
  • Educated patients on preventative care measures, contributing to improved overall health outcomes for individuals served.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure compliance with infection control protocols and promote patient safety.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the advanced CMA field.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate documentation of patient encounters, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up appointments.
  • Contributed to successful audits by adhering strictly to regulatory requirements.
  • Effectively triaged incoming calls from patients seeking advice or appointment scheduling, ensuring timely access to needed care.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Beggs High School
Beggs, OK

LPN - Nursing

Miller-Motte Technical College -
Tulsa, OK
06.2023

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Quality Control
  • Clinical assessment
  • Process Improvement
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Nursing Management
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Relationship Building
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Documentation
  • EMR Software
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing

CountryLane
10.2023 - Current

Advanced CMA/Director of Nursing Assistant

CountryLane
11.2009 - 10.2023

Diploma - General Studies

Beggs High School

LPN - Nursing

Miller-Motte Technical College -

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