MARY BARNARD
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and long-term care environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Temps
West Monroe , Louisiana
2022.06 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Continuing Care
Monroe , Louisiana
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using electronic medical records.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
, TX
2017.06 - 2018.04
- Worked independently in the home environment performing nursing care
- Provided daily Mic-key gastric tube care and prn feedings
- Monitored Mic-key button balloon fluid level weekly
- Administered medications orally and via Button
- Assessed and monitored effectiveness of medication regimen
- Performed daily assessments of vital signs, neurological status, cardiac status
- Applied AFO's daily
- Communicated with supervisor and/or physicians as needed
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records through EMR
- Provided comfort while developing and encouraging independence
- Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Head Nurse
Adagio Dermatology
, TX
2009.04 - 2017.06
- Responsible for obtaining patient medical history, reason for visit, and documenting findings for physician
- Assist provider with medical and cosmetic procedures (biopsies, incision & drainage, curettage and desiccation, Botox, dermal fillers, ablative laser)
- Assist with excisional surgery
- Contacted patient's regarding pathology/laboratory results
- Obtained prior authorizations from insurance companies for medications
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments
- Maintained autoclave
- Ordered and reconciled inventory for cosmetic and surgical procedures
- Responsible for training new employees
- Proficient with ICD-9/10 codes and CPT coding
- Triage (schedule appointments, field questions, data entry)
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA12.2022
CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL NURSING -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas08.2005
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX08.2004
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medical History Documenting
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Temps
2022.06 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Continuing Care
2020.10 - 2022.01
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
2017.06 - 2018.04
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Head Nurse
Adagio Dermatology
2009.04 - 2017.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
CERTIFICATE OF VOCATIONAL NURSING -
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
BLS
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