Marissa Speaker
Winchester,IL
Summary
Proven LPN with a strong background in patient care and health promotion, honed at Quincy Medical Group. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and motivational interviewing, enhancing patient education and chronic disease management. Demonstrated clinical judgment and quality improvement, achieving significant patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and direct patient care, committed to advancing nursing practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Quincy Medical Group
2023.05 - Current
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- 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.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
Jerseyville Manor
2021.02 - 2023.05
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using point click care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN Office Nurse
Springfield Clinic
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- 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.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL12.2019
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Motivational Interviewing
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Continuing education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Incoming Call Reception
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Diagnostic Testing
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Quincy Medical Group
2023.05 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Jerseyville Manor
2021.02 - 2023.05
LPN Office Nurse
Springfield Clinic
2020.02 - 2021.02
Diploma - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
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