Rasheeda Perry
Newark,DE
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in many facets of healthcare.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Nurse
Primecare Medical
09.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms in facility with up to 2000 patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
LPN Unit Manager
Yeadon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care for 160 patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Patient Service Representative
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
08.1998 - 11.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
LPN School Nurse
Maccs Health Services
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care. Cared for wounds and treatments.
- Performed routine physical evaluations and dental exams of 470 students.
- Delivered emotional support and counseling to students and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated students to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Moorestown, NJ03.2010
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High
Philadelphia, PA06.1994
Skills
- Standards Administration
- Client Satisfaction
- Therapy and Counseling
- Accurate Dosages
- Corrections Environments
- Providing Feedback
- Patient Care Oversight
- Preventive Healthcare
- Unit Oversight
- Emergency Situations
- Safety Protocols
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
LPN Unit Manager
Yeadon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Corrections Nurse
Primecare Medical
09.2019 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Maccs Health Services
07.2016 - 04.2018
Patient Service Representative
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
08.1998 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High