Paula Tephabock
Keyser,West Virginia
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Proficient
in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Proactive Primary Care
LaVale, MD
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered testing, medication and vaccinations.
- Handled referrals, prior authorizations, lab and imaging orders, and prescription refills.
- Handled inventory and stocking of needed medical supplies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU/Potomac Valley Hospital Medical Office
Keyser, WV
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chapman And Associates Health Care
Cumberland, Maryland
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mineral County School of Practical Nursing
Keyser, West Virginia12.2016
High School Diploma -
Elk Garden High School
Elk Garden, West Virginia05.1984
Skills
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Wound Dressing
- Recording Vital Signs
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Medical Histories
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Sample Collection
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Administering Immunizations
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Medical History Documenting
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Inventory Assessments
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Lab Specimens and Collections
Professional References
1 Cathy S. Chapman, CRNP
WVU LaVale Family Medicine (Formerly Chapman and Associates Health Care)
922 National Highway, LaVale, Maryland 21502
(240)362-7294
2 Diana L. Niland, PhD, FNP-BC, WVU Nursing Instructor
WVU/Potomac State College, 400 Kelly Drive, Keyser, West Virginia 26726 Room 124
(304)788-7123
3 Marie DelSignor, FNP
WVU/Potomac Valley Hospital
100 Pin Oak Lane, Keyser, West Virginia 26726
(304)597-3790
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Proactive Primary Care
06.2019 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU/Potomac Valley Hospital Medical Office
02.2019 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chapman And Associates Health Care
06.2017 - 02.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mineral County School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Elk Garden High School
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