Mary Hosking
Akron,OH
Summary
Versatile office nurse with several years of multi-faceted experience coordinating activities at bustling family practice. Personable and caring patient advocate with practiced skills at cutting though medical bureaucracy to meet needs of appreciative physicians and patients effectively and quickly. Tech-savvy resource for practical use of ever-changing medical software. Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
Akron, OH07-1994
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Continuing education
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical practice
- Nursing documentation
- Health promotion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Leadership qualities
- Anatomy and physiology
- Incoming call reception
- HIPAA protocols
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply management
- Routine medical procedures
- Sanitation standards
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Insurance processing
Certification
CAOHC certified
DOT Alcohol and Drug testing certified
I.V. Certified
Medication certified
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
01.2018 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Akron School of Practical Nursing
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