LaToya Harris
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced clinical environment with focus on patient care and effective communication. Seeking to transition into new field where problem-solving and attention to detail are valued. Committed to leveraging transferrable skills to make meaningful impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern
Orange Park Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
Referral Coordinator
CPAP Medical
07.2018 - Current
- Utilize computer system to process new Tricare/Medicare orders and dispatch setup technicians
- Communicate with patients, referral source, physicians and technicians via phone, email and fax
- Update patient and referral source information (Name, Address, Phone Numbers, etc)
- Facilitate equipment needs of setup technician
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of current services and supplies offered
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with team members
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
Care Management Coordinator
One Call Care Management
07.2014 - 06.2018
- I process dedicated home health referrals for workers compensation claims to assist injured workers with getting home care services
- In taking new requests via phone or email
- Staffing the home health services with a local provider
- Obtaining authorization from the workers compensation carrier
- Collecting visit notes from the home health providers and uploading them to the file
- Following up with the injured workers to ensure services are going well
- Writing medical updates to the carrier until the file is closed
- Answering all claim inquiries that are brought my way via phone or email
Education
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville10-2024
Surgical Technology - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
12.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
William M. Raines High School
06.1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessment
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
Additional Information
- A decision maker and problem solver, knowledge to identify actual/potential problems, and to create and implement effective solutions.
- Hard working individual who is willing to learn and accept constructive criticism.
- Extremely well organized and analytical in resolving problems.
- Strong individual that is motivated for an advancing career.
- Proficient in work processing programs and accounting fundamentals.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs.
- Advanced verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Essential Computer skills
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Florida Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeFull TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekTimeline
Nurse Intern
Orange Park Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Referral Coordinator
CPAP Medical
07.2018 - Current
Care Management Coordinator
One Call Care Management
07.2014 - 06.2018
Surgical Technology - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
William M. Raines High School
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
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