Lena Hall
London,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHI Saint Joseph London
04.2007 - 08.2023
- Worked in the cath lab, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and the ER.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
The Heart Center
08.2004 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Cared for patients in a outpatient cath lab setting and transfer to higher level of care when neccessary.
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Worked in a cancer unit and well as floated to the neuro units as well.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
05.2000 - 06.2002
- Worked in the cath lab, ER and telemetry.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Certified Medical Assistant
Werner Grentz, DO
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2000
No Degree -
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY06.1990
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Manchester, KY05.1987
Skills
- Sanitation
- Team Coordination
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Medical Screening
- Oncology
- Family Education
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Medication Administration
- Medication Distribution
- Setting Up Referrals
- or and ER Experience
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Removing Sutures
- Direct Patient Care
- Call Triaging
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pain Management
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Personal Care Needs
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Medical Supply Management
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Evaluations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Discharging
- Medical Records Management
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Evaluation
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Assessments
- Disease Specialization
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Anesthetic Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Staff Supervision
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Shared Governance
- Patient Counseling
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Chest Pain Management
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Education
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Resource Allocation
- Managing Deadlines
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Administering Immunizations
- Intravenous Therapy
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Care
- Intakes and Discharges
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Stroke Accredidation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHI Saint Joseph London
04.2007 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
The Heart Center
08.2004 - 04.2007
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
05.2000 - 06.2002
Certified Medical Assistant
Werner Grentz, DO
06.1999 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
No Degree -
Hazard Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
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