LPN Back Office Nurse Resume Example Northside Hospital Chattahoochee Surgical

LPN BACK OFFICE NURSE

Summary

Responsible LPN proficient in Nursing and Electronic Medical Records. Passionate, friendly and motivated, with a drive of excellence. 27 years combined experience in hospital/inpatient and Family Practice and General Surgery settings.
Previous Operating Room (scrub nurse, PACU and Preoperative), Emergency Room and Medical Surgical experience.
IV therapy skills including drip calculation, piggy-backs and IV push medications.
Clinical Nurse Manager experience. Manage clinical staff in day to day operations to meet optimal patient care and patient satisfaction. Manage Family Practice group of 7 Physicians, 4 Physician Assistants and 12 medical assistant.

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Experience

LPN Back Office Nurse - Northside Hospital-Chattahoochee Surgical (Cumming, GA)March 2017 - Current

Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
Assisted with in-office minor surgeries while maintaining sterile field and using aseptic techniques.
Phone triage and postoperative "ask a nurse".
Provided on-call assistance.
Scheduled outpatient procedures such as CT, MRI and IR procedures.
Preoperative and Postoperative care.
Post Op complications, ie abscess, drains, seroma or wound care

LPN/Clinical Specialist/Clinical Manager - North Atlanta Primary Care (Alpharetta, GA)February 2000 - March 2017

Train new Physicians, Physician Assistants and clinical staff on Allscripts EMR.
Maintained training manuals, materials and tools specific to all EMR upgrades or enhancements.
Made necessary changes to such materials with any policy changes as well.
Works close with IT regarding any day to day EMR or computer concerns.
Keeps log of solutions for trouble-shooting.
Trains new hires on in-house procedures including EKG, Spirometry cardiovascular stress test, holter placement, bone density and ABI.
Initiate and maintain practice enrollment for quality measurement programs and registries such as PQRS, MU and HEDIS.
Some experience with CCM, QCPI and PCMH.
Assisted Clinical Director in day to day clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, supply ordering and interviews.
Conducted monthly Diabetes Education Classes for patients with Type I and II Diabetes as well as inulin teaching.

Emergency Room Nurse - Taylor Regional Hospital (Hawkinsville, GA)August 1993 - April 1997

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.

Scrub Nurse and PACU/Pre-Op Nurse - Taylor Regional Hospital (Hawkinsville, GA)August 1993 - April 1997

Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science1992Macon Technical College, Macon, Ga

High School Diploma1989Peach County High School, Fort Valley, Ga.

Additional Information

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS , Annually from 10/2008 to 10/2016 North Atlanta Primary Care—Team Captain for the Annual Step Out to Stop Diabetes. Over $9,000 raised and donated in the fight to stop Diabetes.
Take A Step For Multiple Sclerosis. Participant Award.
Trot to Clot for Hemophilia. Participant Award.

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