Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 12 years of experience acting as a nursing leader, operational problem-solver, and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting, and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care.
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Nathan Spencer
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
MedaSource (Collaborative Health Systems)
LPN Community Health Worker/Care Manager (Remote)
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Provide a link between members and available resources to provide the necessary resources in a cost-effective manner
- Provide home and telephonic visits to CCM risk members and families for evaluation of needs in an effort to provide direction of care for desired outcomes in a cost-effective manner
- Report specific health & social information back to the case management team to assist in the development of care pathways and initiate referrals
- Assist members with accessing needed services, and recognize potentially serious problems to prevent poor health and social outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Pafford Medical Services
LPN
11.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Crisis deployment in St Thomas, USVI for COVID vaccine administration to include pre-screening as well as vaccine administration
- I also worked as a charge nurse at the local psych/LTC Facility on the island, including MAR reconciliation, medication administration, charting, direct patient care as needed, and supervised 3-5 CNAs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Community Partners, Inc
LPN/Medical Services Coordinator
07.2018 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Community-based nursing focused on Integrated Healthcare, including both physical and psychiatric/behavioral health
- Performed lab draws, injections, assessments, etc… all in the community to help members remain stable in the community
- I also oversaw nursing functions for both Assertive Community Treatment teams, as well as MA functions and schedules in the clinic.
- Coordinated patient appointments and scheduling to promote optimal clinician productivity and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Supervised and managed the daily activities of clinical team consisting of 8-10 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Worldwide Travel Staffing
LPN Team Lead
06.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Travel LPN at the Minnesota Veterans Home, specializing in the care of Veterans with physical and mental decline.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Maxim Healthcare
LPN
04.2018 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Travel LPN working at the Pima County Adult Correctional Center
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
CareStaff Partners
Healthcare Recruiter
03.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Utilized social media sites to recruit new employees.
- Scheduled interviews with other healthcare professionals.
Worldwide Travel Staffing
LPN
05.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Travel LPN specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment and care
JEC Miller, INC
Designated Program Manager
02.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Oversee the daily operations of multiple sites including Group Homes and In Home Family Support sites
- Responsible for overseeing Designated Coordinators and ensure that job responsibilities are being completed including resident matters, staffing, and household maintenance and management
- Oversee and ensure licensure compliance in coordination with the Director of Program Services
- Development of Individual Abuse Prevention plans, Self-Management Assessments, CSSP Addendums, individual outcomes, regular progress reports, and person-centered plans for the individuals living in the homes
- The Designated Program Manager monitors target symptoms, attends psychiatric appointments as needed, and communicates with all team members
- Fill in for occasional shifts during times of staff shortages
- Be available to receive calls during and outside of work hours from staff with questions or during emergencies.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Legacy Home Care
On Call Team Coordinator
02.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Triage phone calls from clinicians and clients to determine appropriate direction
- Prepare daily report on phone calls received and action taken.
Home Health Care, INC
LPN QA Specialist/On-Call Team Coordinator
09.2014 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Analyze clinician documentation from field visits including Medicare and non-Medicare visits
- Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems
- Provide Mantoux testing and tracking for employees
- Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, or proper usage of clinical systems and data, as well as generate and quality check hospitalization tracking reports
- Triage phone calls from clinicians and clients to determine appropriate direction
- Prepare daily reports on phone calls received and action taken
- Direct training and creation of educational materials for clinicians and office staff in regard to required forms
- Generate and work missed visit frequency reports for field nurses to determine and validate any missed nursing visits weekly.
Worldwide Travel Staffing
LPN
05.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Travel LPN specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment and care
River Park Hospital
LPN Charge Nurse
02.2014 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Charge Nurse on adolescent dual diagnosis unit
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
Psychiatric Nurse
05.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses, and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Adena Hospital System
LPN
06.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Began within the system as a floor nurse on Med/Surg unit, with occasional float to Emergency Room
- Responsible for IV start and stop, medication administration and recording, assist PCA’s as needed
- Transferred to physician clinic within the system, and worked as the sole LPN in the office, responsible for rooming, vital signs, EKG, flu shots, Mantoux testing, and other duties within the office as needed.
Education
Pima Medical InstituteTucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science from Health Administration
08.2024
University Overview
PIKE CTCPiketon, OH
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
06.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Readily develop rapport with patients, staff, and physicians
- Positive attitude and willingness to work with others
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new working environment
- Goal-oriented and excellent team player
- Demonstrated leadership, verbal and written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly developed problem-solving and time-management skills
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Remote Team Leadership and Management
- Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability
- Managing Quality and Service Delivery in Healthcare
- Telehealth for Healthcare Providers
- Infection Prevention and Control
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
LPN Community Health Worker/Care Manager (Remote)
MedaSource (Collaborative Health Systems)
07.2023 - 10.2023
LPN
Pafford Medical Services
11.2021 - 01.2023
LPN/Medical Services Coordinator
Community Partners, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2021
LPN Team Lead
Worldwide Travel Staffing
06.2018 - 04.2019
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
04.2018 - 07.2018
Healthcare Recruiter
CareStaff Partners
03.2018 - 06.2018
LPN
Worldwide Travel Staffing
05.2017 - 03.2018
Designated Program Manager
JEC Miller, INC
02.2017 - 05.2017
On Call Team Coordinator
Legacy Home Care
02.2016 - 02.2017
LPN QA Specialist/On-Call Team Coordinator
Home Health Care, INC
09.2014 - 02.2017
LPN
Worldwide Travel Staffing
05.2014 - 09.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
River Park Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2014
Psychiatric Nurse
Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2014
LPN
Adena Hospital System
06.2012 - 05.2013
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science from Health Administration
PIKE CTC
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
- Remote Team Leadership and Management
- Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disability
- Managing Quality and Service Delivery in Healthcare
- Telehealth for Healthcare Providers
- Infection Prevention and Control
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Qualifications Summary
Qualifications Summary
As a highly motivated and skilled nursing professional, I have extensive experience managing electronic medical records and patient care and coordination. Having started my career as a floor nurse, I’ve been able to apply my education and training to work in the world of health information and technology, and quality assurance/care management. I am passionate about driving company growth and positive community presence by leveraging my skills and experience. My motivation and drive is what sets me apart and helps me bring creativity to the table. Working in this field has been an incredible journey and I am looking forward to growing with a company that offers the same level of commitment.
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The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
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520-251-0631Qualifications Summary
Qualifications Summary
As a highly motivated and skilled nursing professional, I have extensive experience managing electronic medical records and patient care and coordination. Having started my career as a floor nurse, I’ve been able to apply my education and training to work in the world of health information and technology, and quality assurance/care management. I am passionate about driving company growth and positive community presence by leveraging my skills and experience. My motivation and drive is what sets me apart and helps me bring creativity to the table. Working in this field has been an incredible journey and I am looking forward to growing with a company that offers the same level of commitment.Similar Profiles
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