Lorna Cox
McDonough,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital (Agency)
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provides leadership and direction to Mental Health Workers
- Assist in collection and documentation of a comprehensive database
- Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner
- Provides structure to and assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu
- Direct intervenes and assist the RN in psychiatric and/or medical crisis situations
- Involved in activities of daily living in order to encourage positive behaviors and foster self-care
- Adheres to all facility level of care and program policy and procedures
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Assistant Director of Health Services
Corizon Health/ Passaic County Jail
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with facility policies and procedures
- Administer prescribed medications as ordered by the physician and document the therapeutic effects and any adverse reactions
- Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner
- Provide patient education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders
- Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments and disease prevention strategies
- Clean and maintain equipment and obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered
- Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnesses
- Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior
- Participate in the training of patient in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments
- Document in the patient health record the nursing care and treatment provided and the patient response to facilitate the continuity of care and communicate to other healthcare providers
- Analyzed financial data to prepare budget forecasts for upcoming fiscal years.
- Coordinated meetings between department heads to discuss administrative issues related to operations and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health services administration.
- Evaluated employee performance against established goals and objectives set forth by management team.
- Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, space, and equipment availability.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Supervised and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personne
Licensed Practical Nurse Psych
East Central Regional Hospital (Agency)
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provides leadership and direction to Mental Health Workers
- Assist in collection and documentation of a comprehensive database
- Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner
- Provides structure to and assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu
- Direct intervenes and assist the RN in psychiatric and/or medical crisis situations
- Involved in activities of daily living in order to encourage positive behaviors and foster self-care
- Adheres to all facility level of care and program policy and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Uniforce Staffing/ Urology Group
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked closely with qualified LPNs to develop deeper understanding of patient care needs
- Documented patient information and input data into EHR
- Tracked tests and tracked down information for clinical staff
- Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests and treatment, providing ongoing support and comfort to smooth the processes
- Sterilized equipment and supplies to protect patients and staff by minimizing infection risks
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Shiel Laboratory
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated daily operations of the lab to ensure timely specimen collection and processing.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with professional standards of care.
- Promoted excellent customer service through effective communication with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.
- Instructed and trained new employees on proper safety protocols, techniques, and procedures for phlebotomy.
- Established working relationships with external vendors to ensure efficient supply management practices were in place.
- Maintained a clean work environment in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Managed laboratory staff including scheduling, training and performance evaluations.
- Checked paperwork for completeness and accuracy of information.
- Trained medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and laboratory processes.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
University Hospital/ Cancer Center
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Provided clinical and operational support in the delivery of patient care in physician practice settings and in clinical offices
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, preparation of patients, and vital sign procedures
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Maintained and updated patient information and vital signs in electronic medical records or hospital databases
- Reviewed all pre visit work required for each exam for completion and checked availability of test results in electronic medical record EMR
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as directed by RN
- Supported front office operations including billing, invoicing, scheduling, patient check-in and check out, procedures tracking, reporting, and insurance verification
- Communicated with patients and families proactively to gather information on patient's condition
- Remained calm and poised in emergencies by calmly interacting with patients to avoid stress and panic
- Improved clinical operations and productivity by promoting efficient patient flow
Certified Medical Assistant
Correctional Medical Services/ UMDNJ
04.2005 - 09.2010
- Administer and document medication to all general population inmates including: Liquid medications, eye drops and ointments, ear drops, nasal medications, topical medications and insulin injections
- Intakes on patients, vitals, blood draw and urine specimens
Education
DIPLOMA - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ07.2019
Certification - Medical Assisting
Berdan Institute
Totowa, NJ09.2004
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Paterson, NJ06.1999
Skills
- Administered Medications
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Record and report
- Intramuscular injections
- Monitor IV
- Administered nebulizer treatment
- Medical Office Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Supervision
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital (Agency)
09.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse Psych
East Central Regional Hospital (Agency)
08.2020 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Assistant Director of Health Services
Corizon Health/ Passaic County Jail
11.2019 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Uniforce Staffing/ Urology Group
07.2019 - 10.2019
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Shiel Laboratory
08.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
University Hospital/ Cancer Center
09.2010 - 11.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Correctional Medical Services/ UMDNJ
04.2005 - 09.2010
DIPLOMA - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Certification - Medical Assisting
Berdan Institute
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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