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LAUREN BUFFA

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baker/Owner

Lauren's Lunchbox
01.2018 - Current
  • Selling baked goods out of my home
  • Fulfilling Customer Orders
  • Business Promotion on Social Media

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

University of Kansas Hospital
05.2015 - Current
  • Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
  • Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
  • Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
  • Preceptor to New Employees

Referral Specialist

Saint Luke’s Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
  • Partnered with other departments to provide top-notch service to clients.
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Assisted clients in locating resources that accepted various insurances.

Foster Care Case Manager

Great Circle
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
  • Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
  • Established parental eligibility through frequent meetings and reviewing information.
  • Attended proceedings and testified for [Number] reunification and permanent placement cases.

Behavioral Health Technician

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Eating therapy
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.

Patient Care Assistant

Home Health, Barbara Vleisides
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Performed laundry and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Education

Pastry Chef Certification - Patisserie

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
12.2018

Skills

  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Budget Development
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Special Requests
  • Recipe-Based Cooking
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Personal Care Support
  • Family Communication
  • Patient-Centered Standards
  • Nutrition and Diet

Certification

Automated External Defibrillator (AED): March 2020-Present, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): March 2020-Present, First Aid: January 16, 2014-Present, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): April 30th, 2014-Present, CPI Certification: March 29, 2018-Present, Bachelor in Sociology: December 15, 2018, Foodservice Sanitation Manager: October 2021-Present, Infant Nutrition Tech: March 23, 2023

Timeline

Referral Specialist

Saint Luke’s Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic
07.2019 - 03.2021

Foster Care Case Manager

Great Circle
01.2019 - 05.2019

Behavioral Health Technician

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center
09.2018 - 12.2018

Baker/Owner

Lauren's Lunchbox
01.2018 - Current

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

University of Kansas Hospital
05.2015 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Home Health, Barbara Vleisides
01.2015 - 05.2015

Pastry Chef Certification - Patisserie

Johnson County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Missouri - Kansas City

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