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Summer E. Day

Greensburg,LA

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Lane Regional Medical Center, showcasing strong clinical judgment and exceptional organizational skills. Excelled in patient care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and recovery times. Proficient in EPIC Systems and adept in pediatric care, demonstrating adaptability across diverse nursing roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Admissions Nurse

Lane Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Perform a physical assessment and interview patients
  • obtain medical histories
  • Educate patients about the surgical process
  • Update patient charts and documents
  • Ensure all required data is present in the medical record
  • Identify potential surgical or anesthesia problems
  • Work closely with the anesthesia team to ensure a smooth transition for the patient into surgery

Licensed Practical Nurse, Day Surgery Nurse

Lane Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
  • Perform pre operative calls for Colon/EGD procedures
  • Perform post operative call backs on all out-patient surgical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
  • Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
  • Reduced recovery times for patients by providing efficient post-operative care and timely discharge instructions.
  • Assisted in various outpatient surgical procedures, demonstrating versatility and adaptability within the role.
  • Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
  • Consistently adhered to established protocols for medication administration, infection control measures, and emergency response situations pre-operatively and post-operatively.
  • Proactively identified potential areas for improvement within the department, collaborating with leadership to implement changes that increased efficiency and quality of care.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
  • Apart of Patient Satisfaction Committee to help increase positive patient feedback through various collection methods.

Licensed Practical Nurse, ER

Lane Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering trust and rapport during challenging situations.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Perform and document ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Reginal Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2022
  • Float Nurse - Provide care for GYN/OB patients at Lane OB, Lane Family Practice, and Urgent Care Patients at Fast Lane.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Obtained specimens for ordered lab tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Perform Prior Authorizations for various medications and procedures.
  • Notify patients of lab results and/or procedure findings
  • Administer various vaccines, such has pneumovax, depo-provera, influenza, etc.
  • Managed between 20-30 patient calls per day while providing care to 20-25 scheduled patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Pedatrics
08.2017 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to assist physician in appropriate diagnosis.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone, disinfecting patient waiting area, answering and scheduling patient appointments,etc.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained vaccinations, common side effects, treatment options for possible side effects to patients parents and/or loved ones, and confirmed understanding before administration.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Maintained,ordered, and stocked medical and office supplies as needed.
  • Document patient vaccines in chart and in LINKS.
  • Verify patient insurance before administering vaccines to ensure proper pull from either VFC or commercial fridges/freezers
  • Perform weekly count on VFC vaccines and commercial vaccines
  • Uphold VFC standards for counting vaccines, ordering, and monitoring temperatures.
  • Order commercial vaccines and clinic medications as needed or instructed by physician.
  • Complete school medication and physical forms.
  • Perform lab tests, log results in binders, document results in Meditch, perform QCs as needed, and order lab supplies as needed - such as rapid Covid and Flu, rapid RSV, rapid Strep, Bilirubin, Rapid Heterophile antibody, Urinalysis , Pregnancy, and Glucose tests.
  • Perform prior authorizations, referrals, CPS reports, etc.
  • Collaborated with 2 Physicians to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Performed pediatric telephone triage based off patients symptoms or complaints, such as constipation, reflux, bug bites, fever, hand foot and mouth, etc.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and serve in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of work tasks while providing exceptional care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Landmark Of Baton Rouge
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
  • Prime and hang IV bags and feedings, discontinued IV's, gave injections, monitored fluid intake and output levels, utilized time management skills, etc
  • Assisted RN in developing patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
  • Managed medications, EMAR documentation, Accu-checks, I/O's, etc to 22 nursing home residents.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
  • Prime and hang IV bags and feedings, discontinued IV's, gave injections, monitored fluid intake and output levels, utilized time management skills, etc
  • Assisted RN on proper discharge care for patients and family members.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Cared for over 5 knee replacement and diabetic patients each day with quality-driven support.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College
Greensburg, LA
12.2015

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Patient/family focused
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Fast Learner
  • Highly dependable
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Adaptability
  • ACLS Certificated
  • Pre/Post Surgical Care
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • IV Certification
  • Vaccine administration
  • Pediatric Care
  • Pediatric telephone triage
  • Emergency Care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Proficient in EPIC Systems

Certification

  • IV
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Pre-Admissions Nurse

Lane Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, Day Surgery Nurse

Lane Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, ER

Lane Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Reginal Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Pedatrics
08.2017 - 11.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Landmark Of Baton Rouge
02.2017 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lane Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 02.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College

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