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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Skills
Process improvements
Patient services management
Physical assessments
Records management
Patient relationship management
Medical database expertise
HIPAA compliant
Work History
LVN Clinical Coordinator, 09/2013 - Current At Home Health Care – Canton, TX,
Completes the referral/intake process including but not limited to the initial contact with the patient, securing physician orders, and coordination/documentation with sister Divisions, as well as other referral sources.
Participates and assists direct care staff in the coordination of care, including but ot limited to the reporting of abnormal findings, securing of doctors orders, and transmittal of lab results.
Completes assigned work flow tasks within timeframes allotted by the Division, including but not limited to, the processing of the unlisted events, review of entitlement verification reports, etc.
Processes wound reports, investigates cause of significant score deviation and reports, as needed, to the RN Branch Manager and doctor.
Participates in patient case conferences and documents ongoing Coordination of Care with other members of the healthcare team.
Assists Branch Manager and Marketing Team, as needed, in marketing efforts.
Performs all duties as the F2F Coordinator and also responsibilities of the field LVN, as needed.
Assists with review of clinical documentation for QAPI activities.
Participates in the QAPI process of the agency, seeking to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Reports significant patient findings to the RN Branch Manager and collaborates on actions or interventions to be taken.
Responsible for the appropriate use of agency resources including supplies and personnel to ensure financial success.
Works to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and physicians.
LVN Field Nurse, 05/2012 - 09/2013 Siskiyou County Office Of Education – Yreka, CA,
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Provided basic patient care and treatment such as taking V/S, filling medboxes, and dressing wounds.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, O2sats, pain level, respirations, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN CM and Branch Manager.
Collaborated with RN CM and Branch Manager on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
LVN, 03/2003 - 08/2006 Christus St Michaels – City, STATE,
LVN on RCU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Telemetry Unit.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Monitored and tracked patient vitalsto keep team informed of changing conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Expected in 03/2003 - Texarkana College - Texarkana, TX GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1998 - De Kalb High School - De Kalb, TX, GPA:
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