Rachel H. Wilson
Utica,NY
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated LPN with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in urgent care clinic, geriatric behavioral/psychological and acute rehab settings. Known for providing competent and compassionate care, fully credentialed, disciplined, energetic, and personable. Strong desire to continuously grow and enhance nursing expertise, eager to explore new opportunities within the medical field.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellNow Urgent Care
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to create individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.
- Performed regular equipment checks, maintenance and inventory management to ensure availability of necessary supplies for optimal clinic functioning.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately and safely, monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers'' decision-making processes.
- Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Supplemental Healthcare is an agency that places nurses in multiple LTC facilities, Doctor offices and clinic settings based on their clients needs
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in the office setting
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate bedside manner while advocating for their best interests throughout all stages of care.
- Meet the communication needs of patient and family, provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician
- Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office/clinic policies, procedures and standards
- Documented patient information meticulously in electronic medical records to maintain accurate data for clinical decision making.
- Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology
Licensed Practical Nurse
NURSEFINDERS LLC
11.2015 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: NURSEFINDERS is an agency that places nurses in multiple facilities based on their clients needs
- Charge nurse of long term care and rehab nursing units providing quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
- Recorded residents' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Provided families with emotional support for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Licensed Practical Nurse
FOCUS Rehab and Skilled Nursing
11.2011 - 02.2015
- Charge nurse of 40 bed acute rehabilitation unit providing quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
- Recorded residents' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Actively executed with patient care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders
- Provided behavioral, emotional support and encouragement to residents and their families during their short term care and throughout the entire recovery process
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Utica Center
12.2000 - 10.2011
- Charge nurse of a 40 bed behavioral psychological nursing unit providing quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- On occasion acted as Nursing Supervisor on the 11P - 7A shift
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
- Recorded residents' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Provided behavioral emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's and their families
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center
02.1999 - 10.2000
- Charge nurse of a 28 bed long term care nursing unit providing quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided behavioral emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's and their families
Education
PN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herkimer County BOCES
Herkimer, NY07-1998
Associate of Science - General Science
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05-1992
Regents Diploma -
Little Falls JR SR High School
Little Falls, NY06.1988
Skills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Competency in EMR charting
- Staff management with relationship building
- Patience and self discipline with personal and professional integrity
- Team player with positive attitude and sustained work ethic
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse, NY, 257020, 03/31/22
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveWork-life balanceWork from home optionCareer advancementTimeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellNow Urgent Care
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
07.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
NURSEFINDERS LLC
11.2015 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
FOCUS Rehab and Skilled Nursing
11.2011 - 02.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Utica Center
12.2000 - 10.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center
02.1999 - 10.2000
Regents Diploma -
Little Falls JR SR High School
PN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herkimer County BOCES
Associate of Science - General Science
Herkimer County Community College
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