Nicole Adams, LPN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Energetic Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to patient care and an efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. I am an outgoing professional with a collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions. I'm organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I also have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and patient goals. I'm very detail-oriented and a team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
North Florida Learning And Behavioral Health
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Clinical Nurse Extern
North East Florida State Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Signature Healthcare Of Jacksonville
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Education
Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Jacksonville, Florida07.2023
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Injection Administration
- Collecting Vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
North Florida Learning And Behavioral Health
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Extern
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern
North East Florida State Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern
Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
Clinical Nurse Extern
Signature Healthcare Of Jacksonville
06.2022 - 08.2022
Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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