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Susanna Frye
Elkview,West Virginia
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dunbar Medical Associates PLLCDunbar, WV
Licensed Practical Nurse
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Documented on over 50 patients accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed over 50 patients care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CAMC Memorial HospitalCharleston, WV
Health Unit Coordinator
06.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Answered telephone calls on over 50 patients to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff
Education
BridgeValley Community And Technical College, Charleston, WV
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
06.2014
University Overview
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
- Poffenberger Scholarship Recipient
BridgeValley Community And Technical College, Charleston, WV
Associate of Arts from Boards of Govenors
06.2013
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Recording Vital Signs
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Procedure Explanation
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- Equipment Assembly
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Sample Collection
- Administrative Support
- Physician Support
- Medical History Documenting
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dunbar Medical Associates PLLC
08.2019 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
CAMC Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2019
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
BridgeValley Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts from Boards of Govenors
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