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Regina Grace

LPN Care coordinator
Greenville,SC

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

Private Duty
06.2023 - Current
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage

Duke University Health System
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Reviewed updated North Carolina and federal patient treatment policies and procedures to optimize patient care while complying with preset guidelines.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Triaged patients by reviewing symptoms and advising on best treatment plan to facilitate patient care while minimizing impact on healthcare system.
  • Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
  • Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
  • Refilled patient prescriptions in compliance with North Carolina and federal laws and regulations to meet patient treatment plan recommendations.
  • Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
  • Educated patients and family members about targeted therapies, medications, and diet to enhance likelihood of positive treatment outcomes.
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
  • Documented patient care with electronic medical record and distributed relevant information to other medical providers to update diagnostic and treatment plans.
  • Assessing patient needs and goals. Creating a proactive care plan. Monitoring and followup, including responding to changes in patients' needs.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Remote Home Home Monitoring COVID-19

Vidant Health
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Outreach to prospective patients provided by medical system/practice to accept their provider's invitation to RPM and consent to the services
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Serve as the point of contact for patients enrolled in the RPM platform by their health care professional
  • Engage regularly with all assigned patients to encourage consistency with the treatment plan and ensure that patient understands and is following mandatory guidelines
  • Monitor symptoms and concerns pt may have
  • Schedule regular daily or weekly check-ins with the patients
  • Schedule follow up appointments with healthcare provider
  • Document all information in EPIC, updating any patient information as needed
  • Educate patients through shared information (websites, articles, etc.)
  • Inform the patients' healthcare providers electronically of monthly progress and any observations learned through the interactive communications
  • Attend virtual meetings with RPM Healthcare's team for information updates.

Travel Nurse

Convergence Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Cared for COVID-19 patients
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
  • Provided patient education regarding COVID-19
  • Practice safety measures by wearing the appropriate PPE
  • Providing emotional support to patients and their family members
  • Treating patients and administering medications
  • Performing diagnostic tests
  • Recording medical histories and symptoms of patients
  • Constantly recording patient's vitals such as pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and other details
  • Dressing wounds
  • Monitoring fluid intake
  • Maintaining medical equipments
  • Helping patients eat, get dressed, walk, bathe, stand or move to bed
  • Informing doctors and other nurses about patient's condition
  • Performing other tasks assigned by doctors, among others.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Murdoch Developmental Center
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Monitor clients with developmental disabilities
  • Administer medication via g-tube, j-tube, po, IM, subcu, etc
  • Document patient care information for appropriate medical personnel to review
  • Care for clients with severe seizure disorder
  • Monitor V/S and other patient health indicators
  • Maintain communication with physician
  • Replace g-tubes and j-tubes as needed per policy
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

LPN Team Lead

The Forest At Duke
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using EPIC.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

LPN

Sava Senior Care
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Private Duty Nurse

Privately-Owned
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.

Home Health Nurse

Addus HealthCare, Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.

LPN Charge Nurse

Summit Hills Retirement Community
06.2010 - 07.2016
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 30 patients per day in 30-bed unit.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

Career and Technical Education certificate in Nursing -

Ulster County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Port Ewen, NY
12.2006

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Emergency Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Wound Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Triage
  • Prescription Refills
  • Compassionate Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Immunization Administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs

Certification

LPN

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Private Duty
06.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage

Duke University Health System
05.2022 - 06.2023

Remote Home Home Monitoring COVID-19

Vidant Health
02.2021 - 07.2022

Travel Nurse

Convergence Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 12.2021

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Murdoch Developmental Center
02.2019 - 01.2020

LPN Team Lead

The Forest At Duke
07.2018 - 02.2019

LPN

Sava Senior Care
03.2017 - 07.2018

Private Duty Nurse

Privately-Owned
07.2016 - 02.2017

Home Health Nurse

Addus HealthCare, Inc.
01.2013 - 07.2016

LPN Charge Nurse

Summit Hills Retirement Community
06.2010 - 07.2016

Career and Technical Education certificate in Nursing -

Ulster County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

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