James Guy
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates, skilled in patient education and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and clinical judgment. Dedicated to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering quality care and emotional support to patients and their families during critical times.
Professional nurse with robust clinical experience, adept at providing high-quality patient care in medical office settings. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates
07.2010 - 07.2025
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Nursing Home
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Elizabethton, TN05-2009
History
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN06-2006
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates
07.2010 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Nursing Home
06.2009 - 06.2010
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
History
East Tennessee State University
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