SANDRA WOODS
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse recognized for enhancing patient care through strong communication skills and collaborative teamwork. Proficient in EPIC-EMR and implementing effective patient care strategies, consistently leading cross-functional teams to elevate healthcare services. Committed to integrity and service excellence, resulting in improved patient recovery outcomes and increased team productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Addiction Medicine Services
Menifee, CA
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Observed shifts in patient health status, sharing insights with supervising medical professional.
- Assessed outcomes of nursing care in consultation with medical staff.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care effectiveness.
- Formulated tailored care plans based on assessment results.
- Collected specimens for lab analysis and prepared them for transport.
- Strengthened communication channels between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Informed counselors and supervisory staff about patient status and care issues.
- Delivered emotional support to families facing challenging situations.
- Administered orders for medications and therapies based on physicians' instructions.
- Enhanced team productivity and effectiveness through efficient triage.
- Delivered counseling and support for emotional well-being.
- Contributed to efforts aimed at advancing the quality of healthcare services.
- Tracked essential health metrics including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration.
- Orchestrated the execution of superior patient care methods for improved outcomes.
- Collected comprehensive past and current health information from patients.
- Executed rehabilitation and treatment plans to enhance recovery.
Certified Medical Assistant
EPIC MANAGMENT
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Completed direct support functions aiding multiple supervisors and clinicians.
- Supported clinicians in measuring blood pressure and heart rate during physical exams.
- Handled both incoming and outgoing messages.
- Provided detailed guidance on preoperative and postoperative procedures to ensure patient preparedness.
- Facilitated communication across internal management, staff, clinicians, and medical personnel.
- Set up treatment areas for assessments.
- Conducted routine ECGs and assisted in performing stress echos for medical analysis.
- Educated patients in proper use and connection of Holter monitors.
- Secured pre-authorizations for a variety of cardiovascular procedures.
- Managed refill approvals and prior authorization requirements accurately.
- Managed complete inventory of supplies ensuring seamless availability.
Medical Assistant
QAZI MEDICAL GROUP
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Recorded details of patient data necessary for specimen collection and test completion.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical information.
- Provided support to physicians in patient examinations and treatments.
- Ensured cleanliness of devices, disposing of unsafe items.
- Approved prescription refills efficiently.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit College
San Bernardino, CA06-2023
Medical Assistant -
Bryman College
San Bernardino, CA01.2004
Skills
- Collaborative Team Member
- Team Leadership
- Service Excellence
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Multi-Tasking
- Prioritization of Responsibilities
- Responsive to Change
- Integrity in Practice
- EPIC- EMR Experience
- Centricity- EMR Exerpience
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Addiction Medicine Services
11.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
EPIC MANAGMENT
01.2009 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
QAZI MEDICAL GROUP
01.2004 - 01.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit College
Medical Assistant -
Bryman College
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