Russell Gibson
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate Office Nurse skilled in vital sign monitoring, patient education, and allergy treatments. Advocates for patient care excellence while leading projects and initiatives. Experienced in allergy testing, spirometry, FENO, and food challenges. Effectively manages challenging patient interactions and maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Nurse
Parkview Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on medication usage and effective allergy management strategies to enhance treatment adherence.
- Assisted patients with allergy and asthma treatments during appointments.
- Managed patient records in electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinated with physicians to schedule timely follow-up appointments and necessary tests for optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Administered vaccines to patients during scheduled appointments. to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Maintained a clean and organized examination room for patient comfort.
Office Nurse
Parkview Pain Management
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously checking medication dosages before administration.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments and tests with physicians to ensure timely patient care.
- Supported patients' healthcare requirements by actively communicating with the interdisciplinary team. with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Office Nurse
Parkview Pulmonary
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with diverse needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Conducted follow-up calls after discharge from hospital or clinic visits to check on progress of recovery.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practices.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Fort Wayne, IN12-2005
Skills
- Electronic health record management
- Patient care coordination
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Immunization administration
- Allergy management
- Clinical assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Patient education strategies
- Critical thinking
Certification
- License practical nursing
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year at Lutheran Rehab Hospital in 2013-2014
Affiliations
- Woodworking, gardening and helped coach my sons football team last season
Timeline
Office Nurse
Parkview Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
01.2023 - Current
Office Nurse
Parkview Pain Management
01.2022 - 01.2023
Office Nurse
Parkview Pulmonary
12.2015 - 01.2022
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech