Organized Licensed Practical Nurse with over 15 years experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Have both inpatient and clinical experience. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nurse
Nuvance Health/ Endocrinology
09.2021 - 03.2024
Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorization for patients and coordinated resolution for issues and appealed denied authorization
Scheduled peer to peer reviews for physicians to discuss medical necessity with insurance providers
Perform A1C testing in the office as requested by provider
Provide teaching on different insulins there use and side effects and how to administer them
Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic teachings are done frequently as well as teaching patients how to check their blood sugar.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bronx Care /Family Medicine /Integrated Health Clinic
04.2017 - 12.2020
Cared for patient directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication
Trained and supervised junior nursing staff, including aides, assistants, and students
Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorization for patients
Coordinated resolution for issues and appealed denied authorization
Scheduled peer to peer reviews for physicians to discuss medical necessity with insurance providers
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
Collected and transported urine drug screen for about 25 patients per day as per hospital protocol.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bronx Care/ Family Medicine Clinic
03.2013 - 04.2017
Administered medication SubQ/ IM/PO to adults and pediatric patients as per hospital protocol
Administered immunizations to adults and pediatrics
Led patient care team and served as Nurse in Charge
Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients
Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
Educated patients and care givers on medication use and disease prevention
Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulations and protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Care health system/ Medical Surg
01.2004 - 03.2013
Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
Cared for patients' wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas
Administered oxygen and managed patients' breathing issues with treatments and assistive devices
Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with healthcare team
Supported post-surgical patient needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring catheters, and handling difficult personal hygiene tasks
Supported patients' feeding needs through assistive feeding and effective management of gastric tubes
Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Suny Delhi
Delhi, NY
05.2003
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Time management
Medication administration
Staff scheduling
Microsoft Word
Written communication
Patient support
Wound care
Medical Documentation
Patient Education
Timeline
LPN Nurse
Nuvance Health/ Endocrinology
09.2021 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Bronx Care /Family Medicine /Integrated Health Clinic
04.2017 - 12.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Bronx Care/ Family Medicine Clinic
03.2013 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bronx Care health system/ Medical Surg
01.2004 - 03.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Suny Delhi
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