Stephanie Best
Zebulon ,N.C
Summary
Energetic and friendly professional LPN with 16 years of experience that is well-versed in communication and maintaining positive rapport with customers and clients. Possesses exceptional competencies in detail and accuracy. Maintain a well work relationship with others and always willing to offer a helping hand. Aiming to use my proven skills to effectively fill the Based Reservations Representative and thrive in your company. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Services
Raleigh, N.C
08.2020 - Current
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN Field Nurse
Springmoor Retirement Center
Raleigh, N.C
02.2004 - Current
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central medical Hospital
Raleigh, N.C
05.2003 - 06.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Screening and Admissions Tech
North Carolina Human Service
Raleigh, N.C
03.1997 - 06.2003
- Answer incoming calls and directed them to the proper place.
- Gathered information and entered it in the computer.
- Verified insurance information
- Notified other counties of pertinent information.
- Assist doctors with physicals Faxed, copied,
- Pulled medical charts, and scanned documents.
Education
LPN Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NCNursing Assistance
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCMedical Secretarial
Hardbarger Jr. College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Team work
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Typing and computer skills
- Ability to be flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Services
08.2020 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Springmoor Retirement Center
02.2004 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central medical Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2021
Screening and Admissions Tech
North Carolina Human Service
03.1997 - 06.2003
LPN Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Durham Technical Community College
Nursing Assistance
Wake Technical Community College
Medical Secretarial
Hardbarger Jr. College