Stacia Lamson
Graduate Nurse
Shiner,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Graduate Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Nursing Profession. Considered adaptable, resilient, hardworking, and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in the hospital setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler
Yoakum Community Hospital
Yoakum, TX
03.2012 - Current
- Conferred with patients to obtain and confirm pertinent billing and demographic information, accurately entering patient and insurance information into system.
- Followed up with doctors' offices to verify proper scheduled exams, obtain orders, and other needed information.
- Navigated insurance company websites to obtain pre-authorizations and confirm coverage/benefits.
- Confirmed patient appointments via telephone to inform of appropriate preparations needed prior to examination.
- Assisted Supervisor in developing and implementing scheduling policies.
- Set up Radiology, Surgery, Respiratory, Sleep Study appointments and Dietician consults with customers and medical clinics/doctors' offices.
- Acting supervisor during supervisor's medical leave
- Oriented and trained new staff on scheduling procedures and policies.
- Used Medhost and HMS to schedule and manage patient appointments.
- Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.
- Visited patients' rooms to collect insurance and financial information required for registrations.
- Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Assisted in preparing bank deposit and log in Executive Assistant's absence.
- Manage and update monthly spreadsheets of receipts for Indigent Drug Program from pharmacies and send to Hospital Tax Board for payment approval.
- Sign and mail Indigent Program Approval Letters to approved applicants
Field LVN
Advanced Home Health
Yoakum, TX
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN/Case Manager.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Wound Care workshops.
Outpatient Clinic Nurse
Yoakum Community Hospital
Yoakum, TX
11.2011 - 01.2018
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as performing EKGs, taking temperature and blood pressure, dressing wounds, removing staples and sutures, assisting with nuclear medicine tests such as treadmill and Lexiscan tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Used HealthFusion Meditouch to record and organize patient data, including insurance and medical information.
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits.
- Collected co-payments
- Used HealthFusion Meditouch to schedule and manage patient appointments.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Instructor, provided classes for employees needing recertification
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
San Antonio, TX 04.2019 - 12.2020
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College-Gonzales Satellite Campus
Gonzales, TX 08.2001 - 08.2002
Skills
Preventative health
Home care
Direct Patient Care
Patient and family education
Computer skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Excellent work ethic
Compassion
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members during Supervisor's absence
- Recipient of Rising Star Award for April-June 2016
- Obtained ADN as full time employee and single mom
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Instructor
Quote
You are never too old to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Instructor
02-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
04.2019 - 12.2020
Field LVN
Advanced Home Health
05.2015 - 07.2019
Scheduler
Yoakum Community Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Outpatient Clinic Nurse
Yoakum Community Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2018
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College-Gonzales Satellite Campus
08.2001 - 08.2002