Tracy Korban
Anthem ,AZ
Summary
Experienced LPN with 30 years in diverse healthcare environments. Focused on improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical support. Skilled in sample collection, blood draws, IV insertion, and infection control. Capable of making sound decisions in fast-paced settings while collaborating with medical professionals and families.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
Emblem Healthcare Center
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2024 - Current
- Administered home health care services, including wound care and medication management.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records, ensuring accurate tracking and facilitating timely care adjustments.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of changes in conditions or treatments, supporting informed decision-making for patient care.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to supervisors promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during home visits to enhance overall well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing and clinical care supervisors, enhancing collaborative care efforts.
- Participated in team meetings to review and update patient treatment plans.
Memory Care Manager
Enclave At Anthem Senior Living
Anthem , AZ
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor resident health and progress.
- Assessed cognitive abilities of residents through observation, interviews, and testing methods.
- Supervised staff to ensure quality care and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored the effectiveness of interventions used by caregivers to ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Managed medication administration and compliance for residents.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident well-being and needs.
- Recruited new employees who demonstrate an understanding of dementia care principles.
- Carried out regular inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Lpn primary care office
Serrano Family Practice
Pickerington, Ohio
05.1997 - 06.2021
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient visits.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Education
LPN - Medical
Columbus School Of Practicle Nursing
Columbus, OH12-1991
Skills
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Dementia care
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Healthcare collaboration
- Case management
- End-of-life care
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Epic documentation
- Anatomy
- Pulmonary function tests (pfts)
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Medical equipment operation
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Insurance claims
- CPR
- Sterilization techniques
- Direct patient care
- Inventory management
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Time management
- Team management and supervision
- Emergency response preparedness
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Immunization administration
- Patient management
- Prescription refills
- Communicating with patient families
- Sterile technique
- Insurance verification
- Medical office administration
- Patient triage
- Quality improvement
- Offloading techniques
- Pressure ulcer management
- Wound dressing
- Wound assessment
- Debridement techniques
- Skin integrity monitoring
- Surgical wound care
- Wound cleansing
- Arterial ulcer treatment
- Palliative care
- Complex wound care
- Wound prevention
- Chronic wound care
- Pain management
- Ostomy care
Timeline
Lpn
Emblem Healthcare Center
04.2024 - Current
Memory Care Manager
Enclave At Anthem Senior Living
05.2021 - 04.2024
Lpn primary care office
Serrano Family Practice
05.1997 - 06.2021
LPN - Medical
Columbus School Of Practicle Nursing