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Patricia Yocum, LPN

Patricia Yocum, LPN

Danville,KY

Summary

Highly motivated, detailed-oriented compassionate and dedicated graduate committed to providing oustanding care and support to help improve quality of life. Skilled in conducting assessments, administering medications, and direct patient care. I'm adaptable and driven with  strong work ethic, excellent phone etiquette, focused patient-centered care, and ability to thrive in team-based or  individually motivated settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Danville Center for Health and Rehab
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

Pharmacy Tech

Good Neighbor Pharmacy
07.2014 - Current
  • Performed data entry for patient information and medications and ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality laws
  • Reviewed claims processing for third-party program prescriptions
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, filling prescriptions, and providing basic information about medication use and general healthcare
  • Processed claims for third-party program prescriptions
  • Answered phones and provided support for all queries not requiring direct pharmacist intervention
  • Communicated consistently with providers to ensure all prescriptions are correct and refills are processed in a timely manner

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Haggin Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Monitored Vitals
  • Charting in EHR
  • Daily Head to Toe Assessments
  • Responded to patients needs and special requests

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Ephraim McDowell-CVU
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • 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  
  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals  and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.  
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients 
  • Measured blood pressure
  • Administered oral and intra-muscular injections

Patient Care Tech

Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Repositioned and transported patients throughout the hospital and ensured compliance with protocols for patient safety
  • Provided support for activities of daily living (ADLs), including cleaning, feeding, bathroom usage, and phone calls
  • Ensured compliance with Covid-19 safety protocols and disease prevention policies during family visitations and patient transport
  • Communicated with health care providers regarding patient consults

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Rockcastle Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Tracheostomy Care  
  • Suctioning

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

The Willow's
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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  
  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals  and pursued opportunities to learn new skills 
  •  Supported personal hygiene needs of patients
  •  Measured blood pressure
  • Administered oral and intra-muscular injections 

Pharmacy Tech

CVS Pharmacy
08.2007 - 07.2014
  • Performed data entry for patient information and medications
  • Claims processing for third-party program prescriptions
  • Delivered support to the pharmacist
  • Processed claims for third-party program prescriptions
  • Answered phones and provided support for all queries not requiring direct pharmacist intervention

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Danville, KY
06-2024

Diploma - Billing and Coding

American National University
Danville, KY
06-2024

Diploma -

Danville High School
Danville, KY
06-2024

Diploma - Pharmacy Tech

American National College
Danville, KY
06-2007

Skills

  • Vital Signs
  • Glucose Check
  • ADL's
  • Data Entry
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • G-Tube Feeding and Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Tracheostomy Suctioning and Care
  • Data entry
  • Insurance Verification
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

Certification

Licensed Practical Nursing 2024


Basic Life Support 2023


Certified Professional Coder American National University November 2019


Certified Pharmacy Tech National College November 2009

Timeline

LPN

Danville Center for Health and Rehab
07.2024 - Current

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Haggin Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Rockcastle Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

Ephraim McDowell-CVU
01.2024 - 04.2024

Student LPN-Clinical Experience

The Willow's
09.2023 - 11.2023

Patient Care Tech

Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024

Pharmacy Tech

Good Neighbor Pharmacy
07.2014 - Current

Pharmacy Tech

CVS Pharmacy
08.2007 - 07.2014

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Diploma - Billing and Coding

American National University

Diploma -

Danville High School

Diploma - Pharmacy Tech

American National College

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