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Mercedith Lynnette Zickefoose
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Mercedith Lynnette Zickefoose

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Big Bear City,CA

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Desired Job Title

LVN / Case Manager / Billing SpecialistTreatment Nurse LVNLVN Field NurseLVNLicensed Vocational Nurse

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Big Bear City, CA, USVictorville, CAApple Valley, CAHesperia, CA
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancement4-day work week

Summary

LVN specializing in comprehensive patient care coordination, medication management, and chronic disease monitoring. Skilled in providing education and support to patients and families, integrating telehealth solutions, and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to optimize patient recovery and satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN / Case Manager / Billing Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated psychiatric care by scheduling visits, managing refills, and delivering medication education to enhance patient understanding.
  • Supported PMHNP by conducting assessments, updating care plans, and ensuring timely client follow-ups to improve continuity of care.
  • Processed JV220 court submissions to ensure compliance with regulations. and prepare medication prior authorizations.
  • Conduct intake assessments and connect clients to housing, utilities, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and shelters.
  • Compiled and organized billing reports to track service charges., Medi-Cal eligibility, and EHR documentation (Avatar, myEvolv).

Treatment Nurse LVN

Arrowhead Springs Healthcare
San Bernardino, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed comprehensive wound care treatments and detailed skin assessments, ensuring infection-control protocols and individualized care plans were effectively followed.
  • Monitored patient responses to treatments and communicated changes to providers, contributing to timely interventions that supported patient healing.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to address wound complications, update treatment plans, and support continuity of care.
  • Completed accurate, HIPAA-compliant EMR documentation, including wound measurements, progress notes, and care plan updates.
  • Guided and supported LVN students in best practices for wound care and documentation, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
  • San Bernardino, CA

LVN Field Nurse

Imperial Home Health
Victorville, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered high-quality home-based nursing care, including skilled assessments, wound care, medication administration, and chronic disease monitoring.
  • Conducted thorough patient evaluations, identified condition changes, and communicated findings to physicians and clinical managers for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and support patient progress toward clinical goals.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medications, wound care, safety, and disease management, promoting independence and minimizing hospital readmissions.
  • Managed multiple home visits efficiently, ensuring effective time management and organization to enhance patient care.
  • Maintained detailed, HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation in home health EHR systems, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and seamless care transitions.
  • Victorville, CA

LVN

Bear Valley Hospice
Big Bear City, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated patient care with RN case managers and hospice physicians, ensuring alignment with individualized end-of-life care plans and comfort goals.
  • Provided medication management, symptom monitoring, and timely reporting of changes in patient condition to support comfort and quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families, facilitating navigation of hospice services and clarifying care processes.
  • Offered caregiver education on medication administration, comfort measures, safety, and disease progression to improve confidence and reduce caregiver burden.
  • Executed HIPAA-compliant EHR charting, maintained accurate care plans and medication lists, and ensured timely communication across care team.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to review cases, update care plans, and ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
  • Supported efficient hospice operations through assistance with office tasks, documentation workflows, and communication processes.
  • Big Bear City, CA

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Delivered skilled nursing care in a 21-bed skilled nursing facility, including medication administration, monitoring patient responses, and supporting individualized care plans.
  • Performed routine assessments, documented changes in condition, and communicated updates promptly to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Supervised CNA staff to deliver high-quality resident care while ensuring compliance with safety and infection-control protocols.
  • Maintained HIPAA-compliant EHR documentation for accurate charting and timely updates, facilitating effective communication across the care team.
  • Advocated for residents by reporting clinical changes and coordinating with families to ensure timely and compassionate responses to needs.
  • Big Bear Lake, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bear Valley Community Hospital
Big Bear Lake, California
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs, monitored condition changes, and communicated concerns to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
  • Assisted residents with ADLs, ensuring dignity and safety during bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, ambulation, and transfers.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with walking and transfers to enhance physical independence. and fall prevention through implementation of comfort measures aligned with individualized care plans.
  • Completed accurate daily documentation and maintained strict HIPAA compliance in all resident interactions and charting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Education

Associate of Science - General Education

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • [State] licensed practical nurse
  • Care Coordination
  • Remote patient monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Medication management
  • Electronic health records
  • EMR Documentation
  • EMR documentation
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Mental health support
  • Hospice & Home Health
  • Hospice care
  • Care coordination
  • Home healthcare
  • Protocol compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Care plan coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Insurance verification
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Treatment protocol compliance
  • Healthcare education
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetes management
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Health education
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Team leadership
  • Medical documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Diabetes management

Preferred Name

Lynn

Timeline

LVN / Case Manager / Billing Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
01.2023 - Current

Treatment Nurse LVN

Arrowhead Springs Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2023

LVN Field Nurse

Imperial Home Health
01.2019 - 01.2021

LVN

Bear Valley Hospice
01.2018 - 01.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bear Valley Community Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bear Valley Community Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2017

Associate of Science - General Education

Victor Valley College
Mercedith Lynnette ZickefooseLicensed Vocational Nurse