Lauren Field, LPN
Columbia
Summary
LPN Manager with 4+ years of experience at Advanced Senior Care, specializing in triage and medication administration. Demonstrated leadership in training and developing staff, resulting in improved team performance. Proficient in electronic health records and patient assessments, providing optimal care for 1,500 residents across 40 facilities. Focused on enhancing healthcare outcomes through efficient scheduling and streamlined workflow processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Manager /Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Advanced Senior Care
Columbia
01.2021 - Current
- I started working full-time with Advanced Senior Care a year ago, (have been there over 4 years now) and I am responsible for all the scheduling for the NPs and doctors.
- I take triage calls, faxes, and emails Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Responsible for calling in and prescribing medications for the residents that the doctors and nurse practitioners will sign off on, experienced with Rcopia.
- Experienced in Gehrimed
- We have around 1,500 residents in our census, and I manage visits at around 40 facilities, along with triage.
- I also have knowledge in medical coding for visits, and I am also knowledgeable regarding prepping Annual Wellness Visits.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- I can train staff to use Point Click Care, Matrix, Quickmar, ECP
Medical Specialist LPN
MU Health Care
Columbia
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, administering necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided emergency care, including first aid and CPR, as needed.
- Counseled patients on coping strategies for emotional challenges associated with illness.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ashland Health Care
Ashland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- The facility shut down, which required me to move to The Villa at Blue Ridge, due to it being owned by HSI.
- Charge nurse who plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs, overseeing 30-40 patients at a time, skilled in insulin administration, works 16-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, with 2-3 CNAs and a CMA under license, COVID charting completed daily, and shift charting for patients on antibiotics, behaviors, and skilled in matrix charting.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
LPN Charge Nurse
Columbia Post-Acute
Columbia
01.2020 - 01.2021
- The primary goal is for residents to return to their homes.
- I was the charge nurse with 20 to 25 patients under my care, and one technician.
- responsible for Medicare assessments and skilled, detailed charting.
- I was in constant communication with doctors for any changes with my residents.
- Point of care was my primary duty to keep patients comfortable, along with assessing and treating wounds.
- EMR Point Click Care
LPN Charge Nurse
The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place
Columbia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Experienced with long-term care, rehab patients, hospice care, dementia training, working in a fast-paced environment, point-click care trainer, and highly trained in insulin and medication administration.
- High-acuity residents in a post-acute care setting.
- EMR Point Click Care can train staff on how to use this.
- PICC lines.
- Feeding tubes, IVs
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Compassus
Columbia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Experienced with various medical conditions, including Parkinson’s, dementia, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies, assessed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and implemented treatment plans.
- Show compassionate communication with patients and their families.
- Have high observation skills, high ethical standards, and knowledge of when to alert doctors and others about changes in patient conditions. Be resilient and sympathetic, and have emotional and physical stability to deal with the challenges of severe illness and death.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
Home Health Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
Columbia
01.2012 - 01.2016
- I worked in a home health setting with the same client for five years. The client attended high school, where he needed nursing care as well.
- Medication administration, communicated with doctors daily for orders, vital signs, and assessments done daily. Neurological checks are done periodically and serve as a motivator for the client.
- Neurological checks are done often due to medical conditions.
- Trach, G-tube, and ventilator experience.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
CNA - LPN
Missouri Veterans Home
Mexico
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Starting off as a one-on-one sitter, I went to nursing school while being employed.
- I took off orders, called on-call doctors daily, administered medication, performed various treatments daily, and served as a charge nurse on a floor with around 50 patients.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Mexico, MO01.2009
High School Diploma -
Mexico High School
Mexico, MO01.2007
Skills
- Hospice care
- autoclave experience
- assisted in veterinary surgeries with a previous employer
- medication administration,
- Transcribing doctors' orders
- highly trained in LDX machines, and can train
- phlebotomy experience
- have been a flu vaccination coach at health fairs,
- highly trained with G tubes, trachs, ventilators, and infant/geriatric care
- I have done a lot of home health nursing, going from home to home to perform job duties
- Worked with Alzheimer's patients and patients receiving oxygen therapy
- Worked in emergency cases such as patients coding, worked with seizure patients, and have acted in situations where seizures have occurred
- CPR certified Point Click Care / Matrix Trainer
- LPN license/IV certified – 2009034918
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Shift scheduling
- Schedule preparation
- Staff training and development
- Marketing
- Medication administration
- Triage skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
References
- Dr Thomas Robbins, MD, FAAFP, 573-690-4454
- Melissa Pickett, NP 573-216-8370
- Penny Fulks, NP - 612-860-6113
- Dr Kuruklasuria, 573-268-5123
- Anthony DeShea, Pharmacist owner - 573-690-0030
- Jahne Struber, LCSW - 573-864-2950
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my family , fishing, travelling, riding roller coasters, and going to a good old rodeo. I also love going to concerts, all music genres!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Specialist LPN
MU Health Care
12.2023 - 10.2024
LPN Manager /Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Advanced Senior Care
01.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Ashland Health Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Columbia Post-Acute
01.2020 - 01.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place
01.2017 - 01.2020
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Compassus
01.2017 - 01.2020
Home Health Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
01.2012 - 01.2016
CNA - LPN
Missouri Veterans Home
01.2008 - 01.2011
LPN - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Mexico High School
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