Samantha Howard
Marrero,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with a proven track record in managing patient care and performing vital assessments. Adept at medication administration and EMR documentation, ready to contribute to a supportive recovery environment and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Nola Detox
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2022 - Current
- Assess clients for readiness to enter the recovery program
- Admissions
- Administer medications
- Answer phones
- Prior Authorizations
- Enter orders into EMR
- Reorder medications
- Glucose checks
- Obtain vital signs
- Complete UDS & pregnancy tests
LPN
CCPI
New Orleans, LA
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Complete procedure/medication prior authorizations
- Refill patient medications
- Scan documents into patient charts
- Rooming and screening patients
- Order lab work, procedures, & tests
- Answer portal messages
LPN
Avenues Recovery Center
New Orleans, LA
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Complete prior authorizations for medications
- Reorder patient medications
- Administer medications
- Vital signs
- Glucose checks
LPN
Odyssey House(Sobering Center)
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Administer medications
- Change linen
- Update Police Department if someone leaves the program early
- Drive company van to pick up and bring to the facility
LPN
Children's Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Administer medications including injections
- Room and screen patients for MD
- Run UA on urine specimens
- Make follow up appointments
LPN
Woldenberg Village
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Administer medications
- Assess patients and document any changes
- Enter physician orders into EMR
- Chart checks
- Obtain vital signs
- Glucose checks
- Change linen
- Assist residents with ADL's
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA12-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- EMR documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Prior authorizations
- Patient care management
Timeline
LPN
CCPI
12.2022 - 07.2024
LPN
Nola Detox
03.2022 - Current
LPN
Avenues Recovery Center
05.2020 - 11.2021
LPN
Odyssey House(Sobering Center)
09.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2019
LPN
Woldenberg Village
03.2018 - 11.2018
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nunez Community College