Tina Hester
HOMOSASSA,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 28 years experience in various aspects of nursing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Langley Health Services
7945 Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34446
01.2023 - Current
- Primary Care for Adults and Pediatrics
- Testing and lab collection
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assist with procedures
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Office Nurse
CarHere / My Health On site
Inverness, FL
05.2016 - 11.2022
- Responsible for the primary care of Citrus County Teachers and Sheriffs
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assisted with referral process
- Assisted with procedure process
Clinic Manger
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Canton, GA
10.2005 - 10.2015
- Supervised day-to-day operations of facility, complying with strict corporate policies and guidelines.
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Complied with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
- Working Floor Nurse As Well as other duties to include Pulmonary Function Testing and Skin testing and Immunotherapy Injections
Senior LPN
USF Student Health
Tampa, FL
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Coordinated Patient Care In The Women's Center
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Supervised MA's and CNA
- Involved in all aspects of patients care including pap smears, special procedures and follow up care
- Educational Support Provided
- Reviewed all documents and labs
- Notified all patients of abnormal; rest results and ensured follow up care
LPN NICU
Brandon Regional Health Centre
Brandon, FL
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Patient Care From Admit To Discharge of neonates
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Senior LPN
USF Student Health
Tampa, FL
09.1997 - 12.2001
- Urgent Care
- Three Bed Infirmary
- IV Therapy and Medication Administration per order
- Duties to include immunizations and minor emergencies
- Assisted with Surgical Procedures
- Phone triage and abnormal lab call backs
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
LPN Labor and Delivery
Brandon Regional Health Centre
Brandon, FL
09.1994 - 08.1995
- Responsible for all aspects of mother baby care through labor, delivery, and recovery
Education
LPN
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL08.1995
Skills
- IV Certified
- BLS
- Pt Assessment and triage
- Assisting physicians
- Team management
- Phlebotomy
- Customer service
Timeline
LPN
Langley Health Services
01.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
CarHere / My Health On site
05.2016 - 11.2022
Clinic Manger
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
10.2005 - 10.2015
Senior LPN
USF Student Health
01.2004 - 03.2006
LPN NICU
Brandon Regional Health Centre
12.2001 - 01.2004
Senior LPN
USF Student Health
09.1997 - 12.2001
LPN Labor and Delivery
Brandon Regional Health Centre
09.1994 - 08.1995
LPN
Erwin Technical College