Poppie Giles
Lawrenceburg,TN
Summary
To obtain a career in nursing, continue education and skills.
Diligent licensed practicle nurse with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Proficient in managing daily patient routines and providing compassionate care to improve patient well-being. Demonstrated skills in administering medications and maintaining accurate patient records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Lewis Park Post Acute
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Premier Foot and Ankle Care
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
PRN Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes and seamless continuity of care.
- Developed individualized patient-centered care plans that aligned with evidence-based practice standards.
- Supported family members by providing education on disease processes, treatment options, and available resources.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Receptionist Administrator
Comprehensive Pain And Neurology Center
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency.
Prior Authorization Specialist
The Walk In Clinic
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance plan requirements, facilitating accurate and timely completion of authorization forms.
- Analyzed medical records and other documents to determine approval of requests for authorization.
- Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
- Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
- Responded to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding prior authorization requests.
- Reduced turnaround time for prior authorization requests by utilizing electronic submission methods.
- Evaluated clinical criteria for approval or denial of services requiring pre-authorization.
- Input all patient data regarding claims and prior authorizations into system accurately.
- Tracked referral submission during facilitation of prior authorization issuance.
Documentation Specialist
Adapt Health
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines were met without compromising document quality.
- Provided support in proposal writing efforts leading to an increased win rate on submitted bids.
- Identified audit parameters to comply with quality standards.
- Supported cross-functional teams by providing accurate, timely, and well-organized documents for various projects.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently updating documentation according to changing guidelines.
Education
BSN - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
01.2025
Practical Nursing Program - undefined
TCAT Pulaski
01.2024
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA07-2013
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Hohenwald, TN05-2011
Skills
- IV Certified
- CPR Certified
- Communication
- Medication Administration
- PCC knowledge and experience
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- IV therapy
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Medical records management
- Case management
Certification
IV Certification
CPR Certification
National Technical Honor Society
Highest Honor of nursing school through TCAT. A+ average all four semesters and minimal missed hours.
Timeline
PRN Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - 01.2025
LPN
Lewis Park Post Acute
09.2024 - Current
LPN
Premier Foot and Ankle Care
04.2024 - 09.2024
Receptionist Administrator
Comprehensive Pain And Neurology Center
11.2021 - 05.2023
Prior Authorization Specialist
The Walk In Clinic
05.2018 - 11.2021
Documentation Specialist
Adapt Health
01.2015 - 03.2020
Practical Nursing Program - undefined
TCAT Pulaski
BSN - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
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