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Professional Summary
To obtain an exciting and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse where I can utilize by my experience in teamwork, leadership, and business. Nursing professional who is dedicated with 10-years experience in providing compassionate and safe patient care to individuals in a professional setting.
Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Patient Care Coordination
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
HIPAA Compliance
Infection Control
Time Management
IV Management
Detail Oriented
Medication Administration
Administrative Functions
Work History
07/2017 to CurrentLicensed Practical NurseArbor Company | Naperville, IL,
Provide excellent Customer Service by networking with Community Providers and Veterans, to provide Veterans with Care in the Community
Process Community Care Consult by using systems such as TriWest, Community Care Authorization and Referral Systems and Optum
Assist in scheduling Veteran appointments in the community and properly document the appointments in Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System Community Care Authorization and Referral System
Follow up with Veterans on services provided in the Community, requesting records, scanning them into Veteran’s chart or closing consults by uploading records to Vista Capture after services rendered
Assisted Case Managers by helping in identifying potential problems on consults and making necessary corrections by providing input to execute a great plan of care.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Practiced within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and standards
Demonstrated clinical skills, effective communication, and decision-making ability
Influenced care outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, working with charge nurse, physicians, social workers, nurses’ aides, and therapists to implement individual care plans
Assisted with responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient, and family education, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
Documented accurate patient information in electronic record
Proficiently provided Medication Therapy for pain management, updrafts, and vital signs. Performed EKG's
Evaluated performance skills for new hire LPNs and CNAs
Educated and oriented new hire RNs and LPNs to medication administration system
Reported changes in patient condition to team leader
Retaught patient education and document results in electronic record
Assisted and reported patient completion of weekend therapy goals
Performed weekly observations and documentation for Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Performed and documented daily wound care in electronic record
Assisted team leader to implement interventions that are patient specific
Communicated with family members and function as a patient advocate
Assisted and reported patient completion of daily therapy goals
Facilitated with creating the staff’s schedule by using Unit Level Shared Governance for self-scheduling and ensuring sufficient coverage for the unit
Assisted and reported patient completion of weekend therapy goals
Facilitated care for Veterans in the No Veteran Dies Alone Program
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
10/2010 to 05/2017Licensed Practical NurseArbor Company | Teaneck, NJ,
Performed daily head-to-toe observations of patients
Participated in team nursing for effective and satisfactory patient care
Utilized PCA pumps and IV pumps for pain and symptom management
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure effective and holistic
Care for patients and their families
Precepted new hire LPNs for 4-week training or more
Evaluated performance skills for new hire LPNs and CNAs
Reported critical findings and observations to RN
Assisted with patient needs and care plans
Obtained, transcribed, and audited physician orders
Received and entered data via electronic record for new and current patients
Discussed and obtained legal paperwork with patients and their families prior to admission
Prepared clinical records for new patients upon referral
Maintained tracking system to ensure clinical records were current according to company policy and regulatory requirements
Reiterated teaching and provided information to patients and their families regarding End-of-Life care and processes
Utilized Electronic Medical Record for documentation of patient care and observations
Performed monthly chart audits
Completed release of information requests, retrieved patient’s medical chart, copied, scanned, and faxed medical records accurately
Uploaded patient’s medical records into Homecare-Homebase data bank and filed incoming documents daily
Updated schedules as changes occurred, followed-up with deficiencies in scheduling process
Maintained availability list and completed accurate schedules in the plan of care under direction of Clinical Supervisor
Performed weekly inventory for medical supplies
05/2010 to 10/2010Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge NurseArbor Company | Atlanta, GA,
Received and entered data for new and current patients and documented
Processed and completed admissions, transfers, and discharge paperwork
Evaluated resident needs, developed care plans, and supervised care provided by nurses’ aides
Evaluated resident’s skin integrity and functional status
Reported and documented changes in resident conditions as well as incident and occurrence
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as ordered
Coordinated prescription refills weekly
12/2009 to 03/2010Licensed Practical NurseLittle Rock Cardiology Clinic | City, STATE,
Performed ankle-brachial index (ABI) on patients
Obtained patient medical information and documented in EMR
Assessed, reported, and recorded vital signs in EMR
Scheduled and coordinated patient tests and appointments
Prepared and abstracted patient charts
Obtained health insurance information for pre-authorization
Performed general office duties as required
Counseled patients on the benefits of medication compliance and exercise for health promotion
Coordinated prescription refills weekly
Triaged phone calls twice a month
05/2003 to 08/2009Patient Care TechnicianCompany Name | City, State,
Instructed mandatory CPR classes for parents prior to patient discharge
Obtained and recorded vital signs, intakes, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately. Documented results on patient flowsheet and reported changes to RN
Performed stool guaiac and reported results to RN
Primed IV tubing for various IV therapy including: NS, TPN and Lipids
Completed ADLs including: bathing, positioning, turning and transferring
Reported unusual or urgent circumstance in patients condition immediately to RN
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing including blood cultures
Provided newborn feedings PO and via feeding pump
Performed post mortem care of newborns and assisted with transport to morgue
Cross-trained as Unit Secretary
Admitted new patients
Prepared patients chars for admissions and discharges
Performed monthly chart audits
Made requests for various patient testing
Greeted family members and visitors upon arrival to unit
Entered medical orders into electronic system
Cross-trained as Lactation Technician
Prepared, labeled, stored, and delivered breast milk for infant feedings in NICU
Prepared and labeled each bottle of breast milk(patient name, medical record number, expiration date/time and feeding order)
Drew up breast milk into syringes for bottle feedings
Prepared worksheets/Kardexes daily and assured that all mom's kardexes were kept current; making changes as necessary
Maintained quality assurance monitors as established (production lists/temperature checks)
Ensured RN verified breast milk label and initialed feeding log on receipt of feedings for correct patient and correct feeding
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Education
Expected in 05/2022Associate of Applied Science | NursingUniversity of Arkansas At Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, GPA:
Expected in 06/2009Nursing Diploma | Licensed Practical NurseBaptist Health School of Little Rock, Little Rock,AR, GPA:
Expected in 05/2007Associate of Science-Honors | Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, ARGPA:
Expected in | General StudiesArkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, GPA:
Expected in 05/2000High School Diploma-Honors | North Little Rock High West Campus, North Little Rock, AR, GPA:
Certifications
ACLS Provider, American Heart Association, August 2022
BLS Provider, American Heart Association, December 2020
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