M Bower
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 28 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in office/home settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Pediatrics
High Point , NC
2004.07 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of health care policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practices.
- Ensured all supplies were adequately stocked at all times for efficient workflow.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy before discussing results with patients or referring them back to primary doctor.
- Documented all relevant information for each patient encounter in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to patients' medical histories.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Home Health LPN
Bayada Home Health
Winston-Salem , NC
2000.07 - 2004.07
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes following agency policies and procedures.
- Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Assessed caregiver and family abilities to provide adequate care when applicable.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, dieticians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Identified potential problems or risk factors impacting a patient's health status through evaluation of data collected during visits to the home setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Managed tube feedings, and catheter insertions/maintenance.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored medication inventory levels; ordered supplies when necessary.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN Office Nurse
Cornerstone Pediatrics
High Point , NC
1996.07 - 2000.07
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practices.
- Ensured all supplies were adequately stocked at all times for efficient workflow.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy before discussing results with patients or referring them back to primary doctor.
- Documented all relevant information for each patient encounter in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to patients' medical histories.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Trained new LPN/LVN staff members on facility protocols.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
- Acted as liaison between physicians, nurses, and patients/families.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Monitored medication inventory levels; ordered supplies when necessary.
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC1995-05
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge, NC1990-05
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- Health Promotion
- Immunization Administration
- EMR Updating
- Supply Management
- Pediatric nursing
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medication Administration
- EHR Management
- Incoming Call Reception
- Compassion and Empathy
- Appointment Scheduling
LPN
- I have experience in setting up and assisting circumcisions as well as in and out catheters.
- I have been in charge of referrals
- I have been in charge of synagis
- I have been in charge of ordering for the office.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Pediatrics
2004.07 - Current
Home Health LPN
Bayada Home Health
2000.07 - 2004.07
LPN Office Nurse
Cornerstone Pediatrics
1996.07 - 2000.07
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge Military Academy
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