Valarie Lumpkin
RN
Hull,GA
Summary
Dynamic Facility Administrator at Athens Kidney Center with a proven track record in enhancing patient care and streamlining operations. Skilled in staff training and development, I foster effective communication and teamwork, achieving significant improvements in patient intake processes and regulatory compliance. Committed to quality assurance and patient safety, I drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Administrator
Athens Kidney Center
09.2001 - Current
- Coordinated emergency preparedness efforts within the facility, ensuring all staff members were trained on appropriate protocols during unexpected events or crises situations.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for growth within the organization.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Streamlined facility operations for improved overall efficiency and cost reduction.
- Promoted transparency throughout the organization by implementing accessible communication channels between administrators, employees, patients, and their families.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or areas needing improvement across departments, ensuring comprehensive care plans were developed for patients with unique needs.
- Reduced wait times at the facility by streamlining patient intake processes.
- Continuously assessed opportunities for improvement within all areas of the facility, implementing targeted solutions to address identified weaknesses and enhance overall performance.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare guidelines through meticulous documentation and reporting.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Royston Dilaysis
06.1998 - 09.2001
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating specialized medical equipment such as EKG machines or dialysis devices for enhanced patient diagnostics.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding throughout the care process.
- Coordinated patient transportation, ensuring timely and safe transfers between various healthcare facilities or departments.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Patient Care Technician-CCHT
Athens Dialysis
02.1993 - 06.1998
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare professionals, acting as a liaison between patients and their providers when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding throughout the care process.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hosanna School of Nursing
Miramar, FL12-2020
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Patient safety
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient care assessment
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Inventory and restocking
- Records maintenance
Timeline
Facility Administrator
Athens Kidney Center
09.2001 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Royston Dilaysis
06.1998 - 09.2001
Patient Care Technician-CCHT
Athens Dialysis
02.1993 - 06.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hosanna School of Nursing
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