TYRIESHA HARRISON
Del City
Summary
Friendly and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a position in a clinical setting, in which my skills will be successfully utilized.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Mercy Clinic Primary Care
Edmond
02.2021 - Current
LPN
All About Caring Home Health
Midwest City
12.2019 - Current
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin as ordered by physician using aseptic technique.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information and updating patient files with Axxess.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and Physicians.
LPN
Mercy Rehab Hospital
Oklahoma City
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, wounds and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, picc line dressing changes, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Mercy Clinic Primary Care
Edmond
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vital signs.
- Performed Clia waved testing, including flu and strep testing, pregnancy test, urinalysis, and RSV.
- Prepared and administered medications directed by the Physician.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Medical Assistant/LPN
Premise Health
Midwest City
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information and updating patient files in EMR.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Medical Assistant
OU Physicians
Oklahoma City
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed Clia waved testing, including flu, strep, urinalysis, and pregnancy testing.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK06.2017
Skills
- Medication Preparation/Administration by mouth or injection
- Obtaining Labs for Processing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Sterile/Aseptic Technique
- Assessments/Documenting
- Communication Skills
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Organizational skills
Timeline
LPN
Mercy Clinic Primary Care
02.2021 - Current
LPN
All About Caring Home Health
12.2019 - Current
LPN
Mercy Rehab Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2020
LPN
Mercy Clinic Primary Care
06.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant/LPN
Premise Health
07.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant
OU Physicians
02.2014 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Francis Tuttle Technology Center