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Certification
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Vanessa LeFay

Houlton,ME

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Reliable, dedicated, hard working professional willing to work in a team setting to provide excellent patient care from admission to discharge, and aftercare if required.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medpro Associates
Houlton, ME
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Responsible for 120+ inmates on average daily. From initial intake screening, medication verification and administration, to discharge planning and implementation.

Registered Nurse

Katahdin Valley Health Center
Houlton, ME
07.2014 - 08.2020
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Medical Assistant

Katahdin Valley Health Center
Houlton, ME
05.2009 - 07.2014
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME
05.2014

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Hesser College
Manchester, NH
06.2001

Skills

  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Withdrawal Symptoms

Certification

Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medpro Associates
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Katahdin Valley Health Center
07.2014 - 08.2020

Medical Assistant

Katahdin Valley Health Center
05.2009 - 07.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Maine Community College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Hesser College

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