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OFFICE ASSISTANT/LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in my profession. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures . Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic environments.

Skills
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Records Management
  • Documenting intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Writing reports
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Leadership
  • Outpatient care
  • Breathing treatments
  • Caregiving skills
  • Treatment Planning
Work History
01/2011 to CurrentOffice Assistant/Licensed Practical NurseSurgical Specialists Of Wayne County | Wooster, OH
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs under supervision of physician.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Streamlinemd to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans and evaluations per week.
07/2010 to 07/2011Office Manager/Licensed Practical NurseAltimate Home Health Care | Millersburg, OH
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with staff and patient physician to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to physician, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Managed appointment calendar for client visits and staffing every week.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs under supervision of Registered Nurse.
  • Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
09/2007 to 05/2010Admissions NurseCarriage Hill Bethesda | Bethesda, MD
  • Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in medical charts.
  • Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
  • Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
  • Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
  • Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
  • Followed patient confidentiality guidelines to prevent breaches and HIPAA violations.
  • Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
  • Obtained infection control certification and current CPR certification.
  • Attended in-house trainings and continuing education classes as well as all committee meetings.
  • Assisted floor nurses with medication administration and prescribed treatments, including infusions .
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Participated in policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
01/1999 to 09/2007Hall / Desk NurseCleveland Clinic | Wooster, OH
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed appointment calendar for patient and physician.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs .
Education
05/1983Licensed Practical Nurse | Nursing, PharmacologyWayne County Schools Career Center, Smithville, OH
05/1983High School DiplomaNorthwestern High School, West Salem, OH
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Surgical Specialists Of Wayne County
  • Altimate Home Health Care
  • Carriage Hill Bethesda
  • Cleveland Clinic

School Attended

  • Wayne County Schools Career Center
  • Northwestern High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Office Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Office Manager/Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Admissions Nurse
  • Hall / Desk Nurse

Degrees

  • 05/1983 Licensed Practical Nurse | Nursing, Pharmacology
    05/1983 High School Diploma

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