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Pamela Lybarger

Summary

- Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

- Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Prior Authorization Nurse

Centene Corporation
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provide timely review of authorization requests and ensure the requests meet national standards and contractual requirements.
  • Evaluated patient histories and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

LPN

Richard Kastelic And Associates
04.2018 - 02.2023
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered immunizations and allergy injections
  • Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and/or procedures
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

LPN

Windber Woods (Church Of The Brethren Home)
04.1995 - 03.2018
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech
Johnstown, PA
10.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech
Johnstown, PA
04.1995

High School Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech
Johnstown, PA
06.1993

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Infection Control
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Care Coordination

Timeline

Prior Authorization Nurse

Centene Corporation
02.2023 - 12.2023

LPN

Richard Kastelic And Associates
04.2018 - 02.2023

LPN

Windber Woods (Church Of The Brethren Home)
04.1995 - 03.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech

High School Diploma -

Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech

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