Lisa Thorpe
Leesburg,Ohio
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a proven track record at Glenwood Care Center, showcasing expertise in HIPAA compliance and exceptional clinical judgment. Demonstrated success in improving patient care and achieving 100% staff licensure compliance, underpinned by a foundation of compassion and empathy. Excelled in motivational interviewing and direct patient care, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Four Seasons Nursing Home
09.2006 - 12.2019
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Glenwood Care Center
09.1990 - 05.2006
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Cared for 30 patients within $4000 budget.
- Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
- Completed random chart audits and reported results to [Type] manager.
- Maintained safe environment for 30-patient facility with continuous surveillance.
- Tracked staff licensure requirements to achieve 100% compliance with regulations.
- Assessed facility and equipment for repair and replacement needs to maintain quality of therapeutic care.
- Modified operational, marketing and staff resources to meet financial goals.
- Monitored patient care, human resources, and implementation of HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
LPN Charge Nurse/Medical Front Office Receptionist
Glenwood Care Center
02.1990 - 05.2006
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 to 50 patients per day in geriatric-bed unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bacon County High School
Alma, GA06.1975
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter Care
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
Additional Information
Daymar College 2009 till 2011 Associates in Cardiovascular Tech. Also Medical Assistant. Charting, payments and front office management.
References:
Heather Wright-937-876-9693 I work for her at Greenfield Medical Center as a volunteer in the Gift shop since nov 2023 until present on Tuesdays.
Pattie Cox:937-763-1799 Have know Pattie for years thru her daughter
AMy Fillmore: 740-253-4805 Was my Director of Nursing at Four Seasons of Washington in Washington Courthouse.
Hobbies
I love to Crochet making afghans, sewing making Quilts, Make wreaths, many kinds of crafts. Painting, diamond art, wood working. Just alittle bit of it all. Southing and calming to me a great destresser.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Four Seasons Nursing Home
09.2006 - 12.2019
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Glenwood Care Center
09.1990 - 05.2006
LPN Charge Nurse/Medical Front Office Receptionist
Glenwood Care Center
02.1990 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Bacon County High School
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