
Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable LPN with 19+ years of experience in healthcare.
Founded and managed an independent photography business. Planned photo sessions for clients and delivered edited, high-quality images. Marketed services through social media and referrals.
Responsible for reviewing medicare and medicare advantage patient reports from various electronic platforms to determine need for a health coach. Performed Quality Metric audits for Memorial providers in the Clinically Integrated Network according to guidelines established by Medicare. Coordinated and assisted with multiple health events for patients who were in need of an eye screening for Diabetic Retinopathy.
Followed patients in SNFs who were part of a Heart Failure Bundle and advised staff on needed care according to Heart Failure Bundle Recommendations.
Managed caseload of 25-30 residents , providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture, and wound care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Escorted patients to examination rooms, prepared them for physician exams, obtained and recorded vitals signs, collected specimens and transported to lab, set up sterile trays, assisted physician with physical exams, applied splints, provided basic first aid, assisted ER team with CPR during a code.
May 2024-Received Nurse of Excellence Award at CHI Memorial Hospital.