Malia Sparks
Temple,Oklahoma
Summary
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 20+ years of experience in healthcare. Recently completed CPC program through AAPC with current CPC-A certification. Dedicated worker with excellent communication, time-management, and computer skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Occupational Medicine
Everside Health, Goodlife Health Center
Lawton, OK
09.2022 - Current
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Performed pre-employment assessment and testing (hair follicle drug testing, UA).
- Performed post-accident and random assessment and testing (breath alcohol, UDS) as indicated by patients employer.
- Performed pre-employment and annual Audiogram.
- Performed annual wellness exam (vitals, waist measurement, phlebotomy) for employees and spouses of plant.
- Responded to accidents and medical emergencies in plant, provided assessment and treatment on site, transported to clinic via plant ambulance.
- Performed monthly chart audits.
- Completed incident reports and shared pertinent information with plant safety coordinator and workman's compensation case manager as indicated.
- Provided coverage and performed the duties of Health Center Manager during planned and unplanned absence.
- Cross-trained at Vision Center and provided coverage as optical technician during planned and unplanned absences.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
LPN, Nursing Supervisor
Duncan Family Medicine
Duncan, OK
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Manage schedules for 7 providers, 4 nurses, 3 medical assistants, and 1 phlebotomist
- Prepared and corrected timecards for 15 employees
- VFC program coordinator
- Ordering of clinic supplies bi-weekly
- Obtain monthly clinic inventory
- Implement and monitor compliance of RHC guidelines
- Perform annual employee performance evaluations
- Provide monthly staff and quarterly provider meetings
- Submit prior authorizations for patient medications via Cover My Meds and OHCA
- Attended conferences or seminars related to advances in healthcare technology or best practices.
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Assisted in developing policies that promote a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Manage clinic samples and schedule provider meetings with drug reps
- Perform in clinic testing (such as SARS, Flu, HgA1c, UA, Strep, RSV, Hcg), maintain testing equipment, and control testing equipment/supplies as indicated
- Phlebotomy
- Room patients and obtain full vitals, H&P, and medical history.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the facility in accordance with state regulations.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
LPN, Rehab Unit
Southwesten Medical Center
Lawton, OK
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Obtain vital signs
- Head to toe assessment
- Round with physicians
- Take and implement orders
- Perform wound care and manage wound vacs
- Flush PICC lines and perform PICC line dressing changes
- Start, maintain, and discontinue IV's
- Administration of medications via Pixus
- Assist patients with transfers and ADL's
- Develop plan of care with multi-disciplinary team
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
LPN Charge Nurse
Monte Vista Rehabilitation and Skilled Care
Lawton, Oklahoma
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Obtain vital signs
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Administration of medications
- Perform wound care and manage wound vacs
- Supervise CNA's and CMA's
- Assist patients with transfers and ADL's
- Round with physicians
- Take, notate, and implement orders
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
LPN
Winlen Oaks
Frederick, Oklahoma
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Obtain vital signs
- Perform head to toe assessment
- Administration of medications
- Perform wound care and manage wound vacs
- Supervise CNA's and CMA's
- Assist patients with transfers and ADL's
- Round with physicians
- Take, notate, and implement orders
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
CNA
Parkview Manor
Walters, Oklahoma
03.2004 - 02.2009
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients
- Assisted patients with ADL's
- Obtained full vital signs and performed head to toe assessments.
02.2002 - 03.2004
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms
- Prepared and served food trays
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds and blood in urine
- Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
Nursing Supervisor
Duncan Family Medicine
Duncan, Oklahoma
LPN Inpatient Rehab Unit
Southwestern Medical Center
Lawton, Oklahoma
Education
CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
01-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing -
Great Plains Technology Center
02.2004
High School Diploma -
Walters High School
05.1996
Skills
- In-Service Education Planning
- Medical Administration
- Nursing Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Policy and Program Development
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Pyxis System
- LOC Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Mentoring
- Certified Professional Coder
- Medical Referrals
- Prescription Medication Prior Authorizations
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician
- Medical Documentation
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Certification
CPC-A, 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, 2004-present
B.A.T certified, 2022-present
Extracurricular Activities
National Honor Society (NHS)
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- WOW Award, Duncan Regional Hospital (parent company for DUncan Family Medicine) 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN, Occupational Medicine
Everside Health, Goodlife Health Center
09.2022 - Current
LPN, Nursing Supervisor
Duncan Family Medicine
02.2019 - 08.2022
LPN, Rehab Unit
Southwesten Medical Center
02.2014 - 02.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Monte Vista Rehabilitation and Skilled Care
02.2009 - 02.2014
LPN
Winlen Oaks
02.2009 - 02.2014
CNA
Parkview Manor
03.2004 - 02.2009
02.2002 - 03.2004
Nursing Supervisor
Duncan Family Medicine
LPN Inpatient Rehab Unit
Southwestern Medical Center
CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing -
Great Plains Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Walters High School
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