Marybeth Luke
Douglas,GA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 5+ years experience delivering skilled care to diverse patient populations. Ability to handle multiple high stress situations simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coffee Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assessing insurance coverage and obtaining prior authorization for medical procedures.
- Expedited urgent requests for prior authorization, ensuring timely access to critical medical treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and answering inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Managed a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining accuracy in appointment scheduling and patient record updates.
- Tracked patient progress over time, ensuring appropriate follow-up appointments were scheduled as needed.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations.
Clinical Charge Nurse
Vista Park Health And Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Obtained and documented 30+ patient vital signs daily, including height weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Oversaw all activities of 4+ certified nursing assistants.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA12.2018
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
Hazlehurst, GA05.2016
Skills
- Medicaid & Medicare Knowledge
- HIPPA Compliance
- Precertification & Prior Authorization Knowledge
- Proficient with EMR Systems
- Utilization Review Experience
- Clinical Assessment & Documentation
- Proficient in Medical & Procedure Terminology
- Excellent Telephone Etiquette
- CPR/AED Certified
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coffee Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse
Vista Park Health And Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 10.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Coastal Pines Technical College
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
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