MELISSA GARNER
Seminole,OK
Summary
A skilled LPN with with a variety of experience in Correctional/Emergency, SNF, LTC, home care and Medicaid AdVantage Program. I am a team player, honest, compassionate, empathetic, efficient and energetic. I am excited to put all my knowledge and abilities to use at your company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LISENCSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Allen Gamble Correctional Facility
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized CPR, AED, Narcan, oxygen tanks for emergency responses.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher for ambulance transport.
- Conducted medication review and administration for 700 inmates.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens and running all in house diagnostic tests
- Administered childhood immunizations, seasonal immunizations, IM and SQ therapy as ordered
- Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the immunotherapy process to include administration, comfort, and allergic reaction monitoring
LPN Case Manager
ONHL Home Care
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Prepared and executed plans to coordinate care that supports the members by providing lite housekeeping, shopping, running errands and personal care
- Facilitated meetings each month to monitor members need and well being
- Implemented all care plan changes quickly and efficiently to support seamless continuum of care
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic condition.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Seminole Care and Rehab
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physicians orders
- Supervised nurses aides and assistants
- Worked closely with PT, OT, and SLP to ensure residents were meeting goals and progressing
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Gordon Cooper Technology
Shawnee, OK07.2013
General Studies - undefined
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05.2012
Skills
- Patient/ Family education
- Admitting/Discharging
- Reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Team participant
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate care
- Preventive care
- Mental health support
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Case management
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Catheter care
- HIPAA protocols
- Immunization administration
- EKG administration
Timeline
LISENCSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Allen Gamble Correctional Facility
02.2023 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
LPN Case Manager
ONHL Home Care
04.2014 - 06.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Seminole Care and Rehab
08.2013 - 04.2014
General Studies - undefined
Seminole State College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Gordon Cooper Technology
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