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Home: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional Summary19 years as LNP with excellent communication and teaching skills.Compassinoate Hospice/Home Health nurse.Experiencd with providing direct in-home care to terminal/homebound patients.Loyal, collaborative Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and prventative care advocacy.LPN/PCC with 19 years experience in home health care. Skilled in providing direct/holistic care to pt in their home. Energetic and motivational Licensed practical nurse and leader dedicated to driving top -quality patient care.Looking for a postition in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Experience in providing compassionate care in a nursing home, assisted living environment.LicensesCPR certified through American Heart Association for adult and children. Licensed Practial Nurse in the State of MS- License without censuresSkill HighlightsMedication administration expertSkilled in conducting physical examinationsVascular care understandingGeriatric treament knowledgeBroad medical terminology knowledgeStrong medical ethicsComputerized charting Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient CareFamiliarity and disease management programsTrained in-and out-patient careGastroenteral nutrition educationTalented in minor surgery assistanceSpecimen collection/processing proficiencySterilization techniques masteryMedical clinical procedures comprehensionWound cleaning/care expertiseIntaking patients informationVerify patient insuranceRequesting prior authorization with managed Medicaid/ Medicare HMO/Private InsuranceCommucating with MD and Insurance to aquire patient informationQuality Management of Clincal Assessment/485Professional ExperienceMid Delta Home Health and Hospice July 2006 to currentLPN- Field Nurse/ Patient Care Coordinator/ Intake CoordinatorGreenville MSMaintained patient charts and confidentials files. Tested glucose and administered injections. Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments,medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient teaching tools. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Disciplined,energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Provided palliative care outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Recorded patients' medical histroy, vial statistics and test results in medical records. Intake patient information and verify payor. Communicate with insurance companies related to pt insurance and correct payor source. Communicate with MD related to pt diagnosis and why home health is needed. Quality Management of Clinical Assessment and Plan of Care. Request authorization from insurance companies that require prior approval. Keep record of all patients that require authorization. Change all nursing visits that require authorization to billable visits after authorization has been received.Shaw Health Care Center January 2001 to May 2006LPN/Lab TechShaw, MSConducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office manager of family clinic. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatements. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendictis and hernia. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and ommunity resources. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Assisted physicians in focus studies on subject of prenatal care. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Maintained patient charts and confidental filesRuleville Nursing and Rehabilitation June 1998 to January 2001LPN/Charge nurse 11p-7a ShiftRuleville, MSCharge nurse of East wing. In charge of 68 pts and 4 CNA's. Responsible for all peg feeding, wound treatments oxygen, and medications. Filling in schedule when short staffed, communication with MD relate to pt plan of care, and recording patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 60-65 patients per shift. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Education and TrainingMS Delta Community College 1998Licensed Practical Nurse: NursingMoorhead, MS, United StatesMs Delta Community College 1997Associate of Arts: NursingMoorhead, MS, United States |
