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Lesa Renee Anderson

Canton,GA

Summary

Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Experienced in fast paced organizations. Over 41 years of healthcare experience in several different facilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates/ Woodstock Endoscopy Center
02.2019 - Current
  • Patient assessment, medical history, vital signs
  • Prep patients for endoscopy procedure, set up rooms with scope for procedure
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • PACU, procedure results, discharge instructions, IV removed
  • Biopsy/Pathology reporting to patients, follow up calls to patients
  • Trained new staff on clinical protocols and procedures to enhance team efficiency and performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing patient wait times and improving overall service delivery.
  • Assisted in endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Monthly medication inventory checks
  • Coordinated 911 transfers if needed
  • Oversee all daily operations of endoscopy patients, nurses and technicians

LPN Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates/ Woodstock Endoscopy Center
02.2019 - Current
  • Patient assessment, medical history, vital signs
  • Prep patients for endoscopy procedure, set up rooms with scope for procedure
  • Start IV
  • Technician in procedure room assisting Dr with procedure(s)
  • PACU, procedure results, discharge instructions, IV removed
  • Biopsy/Pathology reporting to patients, follow up calls to patients
  • Trained new staff on clinical protocols and procedures to enhance team efficiency and performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing patient wait times and improving overall service delivery.
  • Assisted in endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

LPN Endoscopy Nurse

Northside Roswell Endoscopy Center
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Pre-and post op patients for endoscopy procedures
  • Obtained vital signs, medical history, IV’s, EMR Cerner
  • Worked as tech in rooms assisting physician with procedure
  • Set up of procedure room and clean after procedure

Substitute School Nurse

Cherokee County Board of Education
03.2017 - 08.2017

PRN Substitute School Nurse for the Cherokee County School System. Traveled to several Elementary schools in the district.

Gave allergy shots, insulin, took temps, and made a lot of ice packs.

Medical Assistant

Northside Urgent Care
05.2010 - 08.2015
  • Opened up new Urgent Care with organization and set up of front and back office
  • Triage patients, injections, lab, EKG, drug screens, pre-employment physicals, OSHA compliance, assist MD with minor surgeries, splints
  • Trained new staff on clinical protocols and office procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing administrative burden for medical staff.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

Roswell Urgent Care
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • New start up of this urgent care
  • Billing, registration, marketing
  • Back office nurse did x-rays, physicals, drug screens, lab work assist physician, injections, supply ordering, vaccines

GI Specialist of Georgia
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Triage patients for office visits
  • Assist with sigmoidoscopy procedures
  • Lab, scheduling procedures, prescriptions, call patients with results from lab, x-ray, procedures

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
12.2016

Diploma - Medical Assistant

National Education Center/ Bryman
Atlanta, GA
04.1984

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George Walton High School
Marietta, GA
01.1980

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient triaging
  • Staff supervision
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable

Certification

  • Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
  • Member of SGNA

Timeline

LPN Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates/ Woodstock Endoscopy Center
02.2019 - Current

LPN Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates/ Woodstock Endoscopy Center
02.2019 - Current

LPN Endoscopy Nurse

Northside Roswell Endoscopy Center
08.2017 - 02.2019

Substitute School Nurse

Cherokee County Board of Education
03.2017 - 08.2017

Medical Assistant

Northside Urgent Care
05.2010 - 08.2015

Roswell Urgent Care
01.2007 - 01.2010

GI Specialist of Georgia
01.2000 - 01.2007

Diploma - Medical Assistant

National Education Center/ Bryman

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George Walton High School

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Chattahoochee Technical College
Lesa Renee Anderson