Rebecca Bowden

LPN Office Nurse

Ascension

06.2009 - Current

Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the practice by offering insights based on clinical expertise and patient feedback analysis.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.