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LISA MITCHELL

Sugar Grove,VA

Summary

Driven Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Mel Leaman Free Clinic, adept in medical records management and demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Excelled in developing a medical referral for financially challenged patients and enhancing patient care through effective utilization management and compassionate leadership. Ability to work with multiple medical providers from many different medical specialties to insure the best outcome for patients. .Dynamic individual with hands-on experience. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Organized and dependable. Caring Nurse with 33 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with a diverse group of patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for uninsured patients and families.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager, Free Medical Clinic

Mel Leaman Free Clinic
03.2000 - Current

Assisted patients with referrals for specialty practices, financial assistance applications for uninsured patients, solving transportation issues.

Educational programs (monthly) health issues/topics.

Patient assessments, vital signs, venipuncture, developing a Infection Prevention Program.

Maintaining communications for multiple providers and hospitals.

Assisting patients with transferring care to other clinical facilities.

  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Maintaining accurate policy manuals.

LPN Office Nurse

Mountain Empire Women's Center
04.1993 - 12.1999
  • Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Triage patient telephone calls and scheduling appointments
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Prior authorizations (insurance) for procedures both inpatient and outpatient hospitalizations
  • Patient education

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA

LPN - LPN-Nursing

Smyth County Vocational School
Marion, VA
04.1991

High School Diploma -

Marion Senior High School
Marion, VA
06.1987

Skills

  • Utilization Management
  • Task delegation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent nursing knowledge
  • Multi-tasking
  • Ability to locate resources and referral sources
  • Leadership qualities
  • Computer skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Compassionate and kindness
  • Patient Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Nurse Manager, Free Medical Clinic

Mel Leaman Free Clinic
03.2000 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

Mountain Empire Women's Center
04.1993 - 12.1999

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Wytheville Community College

LPN - LPN-Nursing

Smyth County Vocational School

High School Diploma -

Marion Senior High School
LISA MITCHELL