Sherri C. Ranta
Conway,SC
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse seeks position in medical office, bringing experience from primary care, radiation treatment, hospital-affiliated urgent care and skilled nursing facility.
Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Medical Associates (Primary Care)
11.2020 - 01.2025
- Direct patient care: rooming, vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient call backs with instructions, test results.
- Point of Care test: covid, flu, RSV, strep, blood sugar; A1C, urinalysis, urine pregnancy,
- Procedures: EKGs, injections, immunizations, heart monitor placement.
- EMR software/websites; Eclinical Works, EPIC; LabLink with LabCorp; Cover My Meds PA portal; PMP Scripts controlled substance portal; Phillips Epatch portal
- Obtained prior authorizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Doctors Care Urgent Care
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Direct patient care including point of care testing for flu, strep, A1C, blood sugar; also blood draws
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Regional Cancer Center
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted physician and radiation therapists with patient exams and procedures for prostate, breast, lung, brain, esophageal and skin cancers.
- EMR MOSAIQ to input patient history, allergies, medication reconciliation, nurse notes, vital signs.
- Patient call backs regarding reports, medications and physican instructions.
- Obtained required insurance authorizations
- Coordinated continuation of care with oncology and urology providers such as Coastal Cancer Center, and VA facilities in Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Urgent Care
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Team member with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered and licensed practical nurses, lab and radiology staff, in a hospital-affiliated urgent care, treating urgent and emergent conditions
- Averaged 140 - 170 adult and pediatric daily visits for conditions such as influenza, kidney stones, chest pain, stroke, broken bones, burns, urinary problems, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, coughs, cold, asthma.
- Used electronic medical records Meditech, Allscripts, EPIC to input patient history, medical problems, allergies, medication reconciliation and vital signs
- Direct patient care: drew blood; inserted peripheral IVs for fluid/antibiotic medications; administered oral, sublingual, topical and IM medications; Urinary catheterizations, EKGs.
- Assisted providers with pelvic exams and procedures, such as incision and drainage for cysts and abscesses
- Discharged patients with prescriptions and instructions per physician
LPN
Mollen Immunization Clinics
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Direct patient care: seasonal influenza vaccinations at area Wal-marts
LPN – Skilled Nursing Facility
Brian Center
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Direct patient care for bedbound and ambulatory residents of skilled nursing facility
- Administered oral medications, subcutaneous insulin, peg tube feedings
Student Nurse Tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Assisted registered nurses on medical surgical inpatient floor with patient ambulation, toileting, vital signs and transport
Emergency Room tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient care: transportation to X-ray, CT-scan, morgue; patient bathing/clean up; toileting
Education
Diploma - licensed practical nurse
Midlands Technical College
01.2008
BA - Journalism
University of South Carolina
01.1985
Skills
- EMRs: EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, All Scripts, MOSAIQ
- EKG
- Injections: medication/immunization
- POINT OF CARE TESTING
- Prior Authorizations
- Rooming, Vital Signs, Medication reconciliation
Federal Employment
- Public Affairs Assistant, US Army Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/93, 12/31/93
- Publicity Coordinator, Morale Welfare & Rec. Dept, Philadelphia, PA, 01/01/90, 12/31/92
Non Medical Experience
- Business Writer, Miami Today, Miami, FL, 01/01/00, 12/31/05
- Accounting/Tax Staff Support, Dipak Shah CPA, Columbia, SC, 01/01/01, 12/31/03
- Scholarship Processing Clerk, SC Baptist Convention, Columbia, SC, 01/01/00, 12/31/00
- Freelance Writer, Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville, GA, 01/01/96, 12/31/99
- Telemarketer, Gwinnett Daily Post, Lawrenceville, GA, 01/01/94, 12/31/96
- Reporter, Times & Democrat, Orangeburg, SC, 01/01/85, 12/31/89
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Medical Associates (Primary Care)
11.2020 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Doctors Care Urgent Care
11.2019 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Regional Cancer Center
12.2017 - 08.2018
LPN
Mollen Immunization Clinics
01.2011 - 12.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Urgent Care
01.2009 - 01.2017
LPN – Skilled Nursing Facility
Brian Center
01.2009 - 04.2009
Student Nurse Tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2008
Emergency Room tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2007
BA - Journalism
University of South Carolina
Diploma - licensed practical nurse
Midlands Technical College
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