Margaret Shank
Montpelier
Summary
I enjoyed my nursing career but am looking for a change. I enjoy working with the public. I am an optimist and loyal.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
VA Medical Center
Fort Wayne
03.2016 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented vital signs in electronic health records.
- Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and procedures in a clinical setting.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies to promote adherence and improve health outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices effectively.
- Coordinated patient appointments and maintained accurate medical records to support seamless patient flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Supported staff training initiatives to improve clinical competencies among peers.
- Answered patients' calls to assess their needs and provide assistance. to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patients' calls to assess their needs and provide assistance. to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
LPN - LPN
Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing
Bowling Green, OH 04.1976 - 04.1977
Skills
- Able to utilize self checkout
- Good communication skills
- Good team player
Affiliations
- Enjoy boating
- Enjoy reading
- Enjoy crochet
- Enjoy fishing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
VA Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2025
LPN - LPN
Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing
04.1976 - 04.1977