Lindsay Pyers
Bolivar,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
LPN Case Manager
Embassy Healthcare
Beachwood, OH
07/14/23 - Current
- Ensured all documentation was completed accurately according to established protocols.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive case management services for clients.
- Identified risk factors associated with an illness or disability in order to create a more effective treatment plan for the patient.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple medical issues affecting the same individual.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Processed patient referrals by verifying insurance coverage and obtaining authorization from insurance companies.
- Checked patient information and insurance coverage.
- Verified insurance eligibility prior to appointment.
- Verified insurance coverage for patients' medications.
- Verified insurance eligibility for each requestor.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Reviewed patient records and verified insurance eligibility.
- Researched and verified insurance policy coverage.
- Researched insurance denials, rejections, and appeals.
- Coordinated insurance authorizations and billing processes.
- Coordinated patient referrals and insurance authorizations.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for reimbursement issues.
- Collaborated with insurance companies regarding reimbursement issues.
- Verified insurance coverage for reimbursement claims.
- Processed insurance claims forms for reimbursement purposes.
LPN
Embassy Healthcare
Dalton, OH
10/16/13 - 12.2014
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
MDS Coordinator
Embassy Healthcare
Dalton, OH
12.2014 - 04/01/23
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Analyzed trends in data collected through the Minimum Data Set.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Developed data management plans and reports, validation procedures and data entry processes.
- Developed procedures for organizing and filing clinical data to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Followed standard operating procedures to perform quality control audits.
- Tailored data management plans to specific projects to effectively reach deadlines.
- Increased productivity and efficiency by regularly reevaluating processes and technologies.
- Implemented clinical system requirements, data release formats, delivery schedules and testing protocols to confer with end-users.
- Compiled data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Brown Mackie College
Canton, OH10-2013
High School Diploma -
Beachwood High School
Beachwood, OH08-2008
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Insurance knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Utilization review
- Palliative Care
- Policy Adherence
- Medication Management
- Performance monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Education
- Patient Observation
- Healthcare regulations
- Wound Care
- Data Analysis
- Patient support
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Problem-Solving
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Needs Assessment
- ICD-10
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Intravenous Medications
- Time management abilities
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Responsible and Dependable
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Adaptability
Certification
- IV certified
Accomplishments
- Long job history at the same company.
- Promoted to Corporate LPN Case Manager in 2023.
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Embassy Healthcare
12.2014 - 04/01/23
LPN Case Manager
Embassy Healthcare
07/14/23 - Current
LPN
Embassy Healthcare
10/16/13 - 12.2014
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Brown Mackie College
High School Diploma -
Beachwood High School