Shelbry Tarvin
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Proven LPN with a track record of enhancing patient care and efficiency at Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Excelled in implementing continuous improvement strategies and quality management, leading to significant operational enhancements. Skilled in training and team motivation, my strategic thinking and attention to detail have consistently improved processes and patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead : LPN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Implement standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Phlebotomy
- Patient triaging
- Patient Point of Care Testing (Glucose testing, Hemoglobin A1c, UA/ UA with/without Microalbumin).
- Administration of Medications.
- Assistance with Home Health orders.
- Ensure adequate documentation and administration of medication given per home health nursing staff.
- Emergency Response Team Nurse specializing in Ventilator/Tracheotomy and G-Tube safety.
- Partnered with The State of Tennessee Newborn screening program regarding Endocrine abnormalities
- Submit Prior Authorizations for Specialty Medications.
- Surgical procedure scheduling
- Assist in Hematology/Oncology procedure scheduling
- Management of incoming nursing triage calls.
- Facilitation of Provider/Nurse Peer-to-Peer Prior Authorization review.
- Manage the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, recommending changes that led to significant cost savings and improved performance.
- Trained staff, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
- I Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects, enhancing productivity and reducing costs.
- Identified root causes of recurring issues through rigorous problem-solving techniques, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Improve production efficiency by implementing Lean principles and processes, streamlining workflows, and reducing waste.
- Assist business units with existing functioning projects by implementing set strategies to improve process productivity.
- Create standard work instructions for material handling to improve workflow and productivity.
- Maintain an organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Ensure that products are received on time and are of good quality.
- Use problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Train new staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepare reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Inspect Point of Care machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Investigate processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Oversee inventory management for adequate stock.
- Perform quality control tests on products or Point of Care machines for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
LPN
Adoration
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the knowledge base and skill set as an LPN.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Continue Care Home Health
11.2007 - 01.2014
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN05.2026
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2006
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Visual Management
- Quality Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Communication
- Computer Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
- Punctual and Dependable
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Following Instructions
- Inventory and Stocking
- Incident Reporting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Health and Safety Regulations
Accomplishments
Erlanger Spotlight Award Recipient for outstanding job performance.
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 11/2006- current
- BLS- 11/2006- to current
- Emergency Response Rapid Team Assistant Coordinator 12/2018 to current
Timeline
LPN
Adoration
10.2017 - 08.2022
Lead : LPN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2015 - Current
LPN
Continue Care Home Health
11.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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