Leanette Markulis
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 21years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Senior Community
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Clinical Coordinator
Lutheran Health Physicians
7916 W Jefferson Blvd
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 7 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
- Led physicians, nurses and healthcare teams in providing punctual, professional care delivery.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Type staff.
- Enabled timely service reimbursements by liaising with insurance companies.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
LPN Charge Nurse
Associated Surgeons & Physicians
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
MDS Nurse
American Senior Community
7843 West Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne IN
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring Number day books.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN06.2000
Skills
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- ADLs Assistance
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Inventory Assessments
- Behavioral Assessment
- Wound Care
- Operational Standards
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Medical History Documenting
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Task Delegation
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Assisting Physicians
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Intravenous Medications
- Reading Comprehension
- Care Planning
- Breathing Treatments
- Seizure Precautions
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Vocational Support
- Patient Triaging
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Case Management
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Requirements
- Management Team Support
- Medication Dispensing
- Medical Records Management
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Tracking Symptoms
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Writing Reports
- Tracheostomy Care
- Conditions Reporting
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Update Electronic Charts
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Intramuscular Injections
- Feedback Acceptance
- Transcribing Orders
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Documenting Intake
- Procedure Explanation
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- EKG Administration
- Patient Medical Histories
- Counting Narcotics
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Hygiene Support
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Caregiving Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Rehabilitation Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Protocols
- Sample Collection
- IV Insertion
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Immunization Administration
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Senior Community
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Lutheran Health Physicians
01.2020 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Associated Surgeons & Physicians
07.2019 - 01.2020
MDS Nurse
American Senior Community
11.2018 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana