Terri Powell
Okeechobee,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 30 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proven ability to manage complex medical cases, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain meticulous medical records. Transitioning to an office-based role, bringing exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong foundation in administrative tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR) systems. Experienced in coordinating schedules, managing data, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Nurse On Call Home Health Agency
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN/LPN School Nurse
Florida Department of Health
02.2002 - 09.2008
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Oversaw health services for school of 900 students and faculty.
Assistant Director of Nursing
All about you caregivers
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Oversee and manage nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Manage budgets and financial reports, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Coordinate with medical staff to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Conduct quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate professional development and continuing education for nursing staff.
- Represent nursing staff in meetings with upper management and other departments.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Evaluated work performance on nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
LPN
Dr. office Ladia and Ladia
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Welcome patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance information, and collect payments
- Measure and record patients’ height, weight, and vital signs
- Document patients’ medical history and assess symptoms
- Assist doctors with minor medical procedures and administer medications and vaccinations
- Collect samples for lab tests and provide preventative healthcare services
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Utilize office equipment such as computers, printers, and electronic health record (EHR) systems for scheduling and data entry.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Some College:: Licensed Practical Nurse certification diploma, Certified Nursing Assistance - Nursing
Indian River Community College
Okeechobee, Florida06.1998
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Scheduling
- Accurate documentation
- Establish Priorities
- Time Management
- Nursing
- Detail Oriented
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- Documentation
- Multitasking
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Player
- Customer Support/Service
- Identify Issues
- Staff Policies
- Typing
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the position with your company. With 30 years of professional experience, I have honed several skills that I believe will be valuable in this role. My attention to detail and strong work ethic makes me confident that I can be a valuable addition to your team. My attached resume highlights my years of professional experience.
I have extensive experience in scheduling, note-taking, and data management. My responsibilities involved keeping track of records, scheduling appointments, and entering data into electronic systems. Through these tasks, I became adept at organizing and prioritizing tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met, and staying focused in a fast-paced environment. I believe these skills will transfer seamlessly to this role.
My strengths in motivation, teamwork, and communication make me a strong candidate for this position. I have learned how to work effectively in a team environment, consistently meeting goals and objectives. I take pride in my communication skills, both verbal and written, which have helped me maintain a positive and collaborative working environment in my previous roles.
During my time away from the workforce, I was dealing with family and personal medical issues, which resulted in a gap in my work history. However, I am committed to making a fresh start, and I believe this position is the ideal opportunity. I am eager to start working again and bring my skills and expertise to support your team.
In closing, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience to the position with your company. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Terri Powell
Timeline
LPN
Nurse On Call Home Health Agency
01.2010 - 09.2014
LPN/LPN School Nurse
Florida Department of Health
02.2002 - 09.2008
Assistant Director of Nursing
All about you caregivers
01.2000 - 01.2002
LPN
Dr. office Ladia and Ladia
01.1997 - 01.2000
Some College:: Licensed Practical Nurse certification diploma, Certified Nursing Assistance - Nursing
Indian River Community College
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