Tamara Bendel
Perryville,MO
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Southeast Hospital /Mercy southeast hospital
Cape Girardeau, MO
07.2018 - Current
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Addressed patient care needs dressed wounds .
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
LPN Charge Nurse
heartland care and rehab
Cape Girardeau, MO
10.2012 - 07.2018
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Instructed patients on how to properly care for their wounds at home and provided follow-up instructions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians to promote the healing process of wounds.
- Led wound care rounds with healthcare team to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
CMT
heartland care and rehab
Cape Girardeau, MO
03.2002 - 03.2012
- Provided guidance and instruction to new CMTs on job duties and responsibilities.
- followed doctor's orders to administer medication to 42 residents
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Beck Area Career Center
Red Bud, IL05-2012
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Continuing education
- EMR updating
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Telephone triage
- Routine medical procedures
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Southeast Hospital /Mercy southeast hospital
07.2018 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
heartland care and rehab
10.2012 - 07.2018
CMT
heartland care and rehab
03.2002 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Beck Area Career Center