Yarnette Gbowee
Biglake,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable of and practiced in keeping with the Liscensed Practical Nurse Practice Act. Ensured that the patient medical concerns were visibly posted and available for all interdisciplinary team members via Health Matters forms. Ensure that all levels of safety are practiced in delivery of services Adapts behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions, new information, emergency situations and /or shifting priorities. Patient Advocate.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Management Analyst
Cigna Behavioral Health
01.2018 - Current
- Displayed effective communication skills in initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Observed all HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Applied understanding of therapeutic processes by intervening on behalf of patients to resolve problems
- Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Lisbon Developmental Center
07.2011 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Provided input to support patient care plan development and monitored implementation
- Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards
- Displayed effective communication skills in initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients
- Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with IDT to create care plans
- Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
- Observed all HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care
- Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner
- Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
- Treated and dressed wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
- Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
- Ordered diagnostic imaging or other tests according to physicians' orders.
Direct Support Professional
New Lisbon Developmental Center
10.2004 - 07.2011
- Supported level of care that enhanced patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and room care
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
- Assisted with living transitions, supporting independent and assisted living skills and overall community integration
- Trained and educated in areas of personal care, communication, and social skills development
- Applied and upheld standard precautions and procedures used for infection control
- Provided sensory and social stimulation to program individuals under direction of recreational therapists
- Documented care plan changes and other relevant patient data and submitted to RN
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores
- Cleaned and organized living spaces to provide each person with the best environment for health and wellness
- Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MNGED, General Studies -
Mercer County Community
West Windsor, NJNursing Studies -
ADDITIONAL-INFO
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN2025
Nursing
Burlington County Institute of Technonlogy
Burlington, NJ07.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Transcription
- Nursing Tube Feeding
- Assessments
- Patient-focused care - Familiar Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
- Clinical judgment - Familiar
- August 2021 Follow-up care coordination
- Patient communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Data collection
Timeline
Case Management Analyst
Cigna Behavioral Health
01.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Lisbon Developmental Center
07.2011 - Current
Direct Support Professional
New Lisbon Developmental Center
10.2004 - 07.2011
No Degree - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
GED, General Studies -
Mercer County Community
Nursing Studies -
ADDITIONAL-INFO
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Catherine University
Nursing
Burlington County Institute of Technonlogy
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