PATRICIA YOCUM
Danville,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in Med-Surg at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, proficient in medication administration, injections, monitoring patient progress, and conducting patient care assessments. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and team-oriented. Track record of implementing patient safety protocols and delivering high-quality care. Exceptional multitasking and customer service skills support seamless operations in dynamic healthcare environments. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
Danville, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established health protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Pharmacy Technician
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Danville, Ky
07.2014 - Current
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with the correct item and quantity.
- Assisted the pharmacist with filling prescriptions for customers daily.
- Resolved non-routine issues, such as third-party billing, computer systems, and customer service issues.
- Prepared bills for insurance companies.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Processed over 400 prescriptions per day in a busy pharmacy, achieving decreased customer wait times, and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Set up and modified patient in RX30 system to include current information such as medications and insurance details
LPN
Danville Center for Health and Rehab
Danville, KY
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established health protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Rockcastle Health And Rehab Center
Mount Vernon, KY
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Tracheostomy Care
- Suctioning
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Ephraim McDowell (Med Surg)
Danville, Kentucky
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Assisted medical team with procedures.
- Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Head to Toe assessments
- Assisted with ADL's
- Inserted and removed urinary catheters
Student Nurse (Clinical)
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
Danville, Kentucky
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Assisted with feeding
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health Corporation
Danville, Ky
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregiver's
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Processed incoming drug orders
- Assisted pharmacist with filling prescriptions for customers daily
- Communicated with doctors to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs
- Verified and filled over 400 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy setting
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
BCTC
Danville, Ky05.2024
Diploma - Nurse Aide
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2022
Certificate - Certification - Medical Billing and Coding
American National University
Danville, KyCertificate - Certification - Pharmacy Technician
National College
Danville, KYSome College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
BCTC
Danville, KySkills
- Data entry
- Multitasking
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Answering customer questions
- Assisting pharmacists
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Typing medication labels
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmaceutical terminology
- Customer service and relationship building
- Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance claims processing
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
- Efficient and accurate
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Insurance billing
- ADL's
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Information confidentiality
- Patient care assessment
- Patient care
- Clinical assessments
- Patient safety protocols
Affiliations
- Dean's List
Objective
To obtain a challenging position as a Healthcare worker where my knowledge and skills can be utilized to the fullest; also the opportunity to get the experience in a healthcare setting as I further my education as a LPN.
Additional Information
References available upon Request
Certification
- CPC (November 2019)
- CPR (November 2023)
Accomplishments
Pharmacy Tech Certification: November 2009
CPC Certification: November 2019
CPR: November 2021
Timeline
LPN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
LPN
Danville Center for Health and Rehab
07.2024 - 02.2025
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Rockcastle Health And Rehab Center
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Nurse (Clinical)
Ephraim McDowell (Med Surg)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Student Nurse (Clinical)
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
09.2022 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
07.2014 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health Corporation
08.2007 - 07.2014
Diploma - Practical Nursing
BCTC
Diploma - Nurse Aide
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Certificate - Certification - Medical Billing and Coding
American National University
Certificate - Certification - Pharmacy Technician
National College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
BCTC
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