Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with experience in behavioral health admissions. Skilled in reviewing clinical documentation and laboratory results to determine admission appropriateness, coordinating patient placements, verifying insurance coverage, and collaborating referral sources to ensure timely, appropriate care. Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Recognized for the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced healthcare environments while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 10 Months
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center | 10.2024 - 2026
Review clinical documentation, laboratory results, and medical records to determine patient appropriateness for admission based on facility criteria.
Collaborate with physicians, and hospitals departments, and referral sources to obtain additional clinical information and facilitate the admission process.
Verify insurance coverage to ensure eligibility for services
Contact referral sources to coordinate admissions, obtain required clinical information, and facilitate a smooth referral process for patients and families.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation while ensuring compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 8 Months
Evolutions Treatment Center -partime | 12.2024 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a structured behavioral health setting.
Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and treatment strategies.
Mental Health Technician
3 Years
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center | 10.2021 - 10.2024
Escort patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Support patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Document patients every 15 minutes
Dispatcher
10 Months
Sawgrass Mills Mall | 10.2018 - 08.2019
Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer shipper complaints/ thefts.
Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 50-100 daily calls.
Customer service
Mental Health Technician
4 Months
The Core Center | 12.2017 - 04.2018
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing | 06.2027
Certification - Practical Nursing
William T. McFatter Technical College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 08.2024