Terry Payne
Springfield,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Springfield Clinic, specializing in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient knowledge and delivering high-quality care while strictly adhering to safety regulations. Proficient in electronic health records and skilled in analytical problem-solving within high-pressure environments. Aiming to leverage expertise to further improve patient outcomes in a progressive healthcare setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiology
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and medication usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Infantryman
Illinois Army National Guard
, USA
03.2021 - Current
- In the Army National Guard, I serve one weekend a month and two weeks of annual training every year.
- I have gained many skills in the army, such as teamwork, problem solving, and being able to work in stressful situations most importantly.
- These skills overall have improved my teamwork and self-confidence.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, USA
10.2019 - Current
- I do many things as a medical assistant in cardiology with Springfield Clinic.
- I assist with any needs of the physicians as well as the NPs and PAs.
- I have many skills including vitals, chart prep, patient education, and many technological skills needed to operate patient charts and hospital systems.
- There are other skills needed for my job such as knowledge of medications, patient transfers, as well as the knowledge of several cardiac procedures and tests.
In-home aid
Synergy HOME-CARE
11.2021 - 05.2022
- In this profession I do in house home aide tasks.
- Many patients in this profession need help because they can no longer do their basic needs by themselves anymore.
- I do many things for these patients including self-care, bathing, transfers, emptying catheters, grooming, meal prep, housework, and many other tasks.
- This has really broadened my skill set in personal care as well as patient communication and interaction.
- This job has also provided me with 6 hours of dementia training, as most of these patient are in early stages or even advanced stages of dementia and need special understanding and care.
Room service associate
Memorial medical center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- My job as a room service associate was to bring food to the patients and their guests while they were inpatient, as well as help and assist them in any way needed with their meal.
- I also did cafeteria and kitchen duties, this mainly included dishes, food storage, and putting patients trays together.
Host
Wings etc.
03.2018 - 09.2018
- My responsibilities were mainly greeting and assisting guests as they entered the establishment.
- I expanded my responsibilities by helping serve food and drinks as well as kitchen duties.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
CASPN
Springfield, IL06-2023
medical assisting -
midwest technical institute
10.2019
high school diploma -
riverton high school
12.2018
Skills
- Effective patient communication
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Proficient in using technology
- Consistently dependable
- Analytical problem solving
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Flexible problem-solving
- Electronic health record proficiency
Activities
- Helping people, inspired by personal experiences.
- Joining the Army National Guard to serve the nation.
- Becoming a medical assistant to help patients.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiology
Springfield Clinic
06.2023 - Current
In-home aid
Synergy HOME-CARE
11.2021 - 05.2022
Infantryman
Illinois Army National Guard
03.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
10.2019 - Current
Room service associate
Memorial medical center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Host
Wings etc.
03.2018 - 09.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
CASPN
medical assisting -
midwest technical institute
high school diploma -
riverton high school
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