Rachel Holliday
Ilion
Summary
Diligent LPN with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Proficient in managing daily office routines and providing compassionate care to improve patient well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
The Falcon Clinic
07.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded accurate vitals signs.
- Obtained prior authorization for imaging, medications, procedures, and specialist referrals.
- Ordered and scheduled patients for imaging and outpatient testing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Administered monthly Sublocade and Vivitrol injections
- Assissted providers with osteopathic manipulation.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Extend Care Family Health
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Measured and monitored patient vitals.
- Administered medications and vaccinations.
- Phlebotomy
- Assisted in medical procedures.
- Preformed wound care, ear flushes, suture and staple removal.
- Maintained accurate patient records.
- Obtained prior authorization for medical procedures, imaging, and medications.
- Communicated changes in patient behavior or health issues to the physicians.
- Took an active part in care planning.
- Provided patient education
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hospice and Palliative Care Inc
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, eating, ambulating, etc.)
- Accurately administered medications including controlled narcotics.
- Provided wound care, tracheotomy care, ostomy care, tenckhoff catheter care, and foley catheter insertion and care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Fred L Talarico, MD, FACC PC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Measured and recorded vital signs.
- Preformed EKGs and pacemaker checks.
- Assisted the doctor in preforming stress tests.
- Measured patients' PT/INR.
- Administered immunizations, vaccinations, and intramuscular medications.
- Ordered and scheduled diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, cardiac catheterizations, and blood transfusions.
- Obtained prior authorization through various insurance companies for diagnostic imaging, procedures, cardiac testing, and medications
- Answered the nurses phone line to assist patients with questions and concerns and alerted the doctor or nurse practitioners to any urgent matters.
- Handled prescription refills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allergy Care PLLC
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Preformed per-cutaneous skin testing for environmental and food allergies, cold/heat/pressure urticaria testing, and pulmonary function testing.
- Interpreted the results of blood tests as well as skin tests to formulate patients' individual immunotherapy serum.
- Administered immunotherapy injections and monitored patients closely for any signs of severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.
- Obtained detailed patient history.
- Reported any change in a patient's condition to the providers.
- Answered the nurses' telephone line to assist with patient questions or concerns.
Event Staff
Good News Center
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Provided guest assistance.
- Acted upon all comments/ complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
- Cooked and prepared food as well as served meals to guests.
- Set and cleared tables in dinning room
- Replenished coffee and refreshments during programs and retreats.
- Kept detailed and accurate inventory of kitchen stock.
- Prepared and tore down guest rooms for retreats.
- Preformed light housekeeping
- Acted as office fill-in when needed and assisted with clerical work including supply ordering, filling, and correspondence.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests.
Server
Olive Garden
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Greeted guests promptly upon being seated.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Ensured dishes were properly presented before being delivered to the table.
- Interacted with all guests in a positive and friendly manner and reported any guest concerns to the manager.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and timely preparation of dishes.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines.
Child Care Worker I
The House of the Good Shepherd
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Supervised children in their daily routine in accordance with agency policy and procedures and program protocols.
- Participated in the development and implementation of ongoing activity programs for the children in care.
- Maintained a safe, clean and homelike environment for the children in care.
- Managed all behavioral problems in a manner that reflected the agency's Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and agency policy and procedures.
- Provided feedback regarding individualized treatment plans and implemented those plans as defined by the child's primary therapist/treatment team.
- Regularly participated in staff meetings and supervision.
- Ensured completion of all written documentation as defined by program and agency policy and procedure.
- In absence of the shift supervisor, passed medications to clients in accordance with physicians orders and recorded medications given according to agency policy and procedure.
- Successfully completed all agency training.
- Improved emotional well-being of children through providing consistent support and empathy in various situations.
- Prevented behavioral issues with proactive management strategies that encouraged self-regulation among the children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Education
LPN License - Practical Nursing
OHM BOCES
Utica, NY10-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- End-of-life care
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Prior authorizations
- Referrals
Accomplishments
Graduated Valedictorian of nursing class
Timeline
LPN
The Falcon Clinic
07.2024 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Extend Care Family Health
05.2023 - 04.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hospice and Palliative Care Inc
06.2022 - 05.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Fred L Talarico, MD, FACC PC
08.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allergy Care PLLC
01.2019 - 03.2020
Server
Olive Garden
08.2016 - 08.2017
Child Care Worker I
The House of the Good Shepherd
02.2013 - 08.2016
Event Staff
Good News Center
01.2010 - 12.2018
LPN License - Practical Nursing
OHM BOCES
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