Ophelia Reid-Fripps
Brookhaven,PA
Summary
To secure a position within the medical profession as a Licensed Practical Nurse where I can utilize my experience in healthcare and management to enhance the success of my employer. While giving client centered care, an being a asset by completing my professional goals of obtaining a BSN. Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions in various settings. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to promote high-quality patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor (LPN)
Staffing Plus Agency/US Medical Staffing
05.2012 - Current
- Working in Behavioral Health(ACT) team Collating, distribute meds, and handle all injectables
- Assisting an ACT team gaining valuable Psych experience, Residential Group Homes/Long-term Care facilities providing assessment, behavioral monitoring,VS, ADLs, seizure management & diabetic care
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential enhancement within case management services and implementing action plans accordingly.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes in medical status that required immediate intervention or adjustments in ongoing treatments.
- Facilitated seamless communication between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders involved in a patient''s care journey.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by organizing daily tasks, prioritizing urgent cases, and delegating responsibilities as necessary to ensure timely provision of care for all patients.
- Supported smooth transition between different levels of care by collaborating with healthcare providers across various specialties to coordinate appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, self-care techniques, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' medical history, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries to ensure continuity of care across all healthcare providers involved in a case.
- Served as a patient advocate ensuring that their needs were met while maintaining compliance with established policies and regulations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by establishing trust through active listening skills, empathy, and clear explanation of complex medical concepts.
- Streamlined case management processes to improve efficiency and optimize resource utilization in the healthcare setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2013 - 04.2021
- Providing skilled nursing care to Pediatric/Adult patients at home and in the community setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, wound care, enteral via NG/GT/JT feeding tubes, respiratory equipment, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assessing physical, social and environmental needs by implementing/developing and documenting the POC
- Providing education to patient/family/ team members
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs, intake/output measurements and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vaccines On The Go
01.2013 - 06.2020
- Providing immunizations onsite for corporations and individuals
- Keeping records, educating consumers, and processing payments.
- Educated patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Providing Adult/Pediatric home nursing care to patients within scope of practice
- Assessment, vital signs, documentation, G&J tubes, mickey buttons, tracheostomy care, diabetic care, oxygen, foley catherization, dispensing medication, injections, wound care, trach/vent care(LTV 900/1150, Trilogy100), coffalator machine, IPV, CPT.
Adjunct Instructor/Academic Program Coordinator
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Instructing students enrolled in the SPP Diploma and Associate Degree programs
- Teaching Medical Terminology, Medical Law & Ethics, Human Body Systems and Clinical Laboratory
- My responsibilities included scheduling, interviewing and monitoring the progress of instructors and coordinating student schedules and class rosters.
Clinical Lab Tech/ Patient Care Technician
Paoli Hospital Main Line Health Systems
03.2007 - 11.2010
- Provide care for patients in the Medical Surgical, Orthopedics and ER Unit suffering from trauma, acute illness, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, and alcohol abuse
- Collected and record patient information in EMR(Sorian)
- Skilled in obtaining vital signs, 12-lead EKG, phlebotomy, specimen collection, IV care, administering foley catheter and basic life support.
Contract Entry Coordinator
Yellow Book USA
06.2001 - 05.2007
- Assumed administrative functions, finance and account records and pulling files for research related to customer inquiries
- Processed customer advertisement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel and Power Point
- Assisted in managing departmental meetings and managed 15 associates in the contract entry department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Global University
Buea, Cameroon08.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA04.2013
Associates Degree, Allied Health Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2009
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Workload Management
- Deadline Adherence
- Safety Compliance
- MD Schedule Management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Coordination
- Assessment skills
- Documentation
- New employee orientations
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, PN294592, 06/30/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse DE, L2-0012568, 02/28/2026
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR&AED/First Aid, 11/2024
References
- Erica Salahudin RN, BSN Co-worker, 302-750-0762
- Amanda Jenkins, LPN Supervisor, 610-733-1462
- Marquita Williams, LPN Co-worker, 215-316-3865
- Lori Richardson, Group Home Director, 302-655-7108 x136, 484-321-1491
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs4-day work weekWork from home optionPaid sick leaveCareer advancementAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2013 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing
05.2013 - 07.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vaccines On The Go
01.2013 - 06.2020
Independent Contractor (LPN)
Staffing Plus Agency/US Medical Staffing
05.2012 - Current
Adjunct Instructor/Academic Program Coordinator
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
01.2010 - 02.2012
Clinical Lab Tech/ Patient Care Technician
Paoli Hospital Main Line Health Systems
03.2007 - 11.2010
Contract Entry Coordinator
Yellow Book USA
06.2001 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Global University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Associates Degree, Allied Health Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Harcum College
- Licensed Practical Nurse, PN294592, 06/30/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse DE, L2-0012568, 02/28/2026
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR&AED/First Aid, 11/2024
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