LPN/LVN Case Reviewer

• Oct 2016 - Present

Collecting and reviewing performance data and work with the Army Reserve (AR) Surgeon’s office to tailor processes to meet specific USAR wounded, ill and injured Warriors, and coordinate with USAR Recovery Care Coordinators (RCCs) for non-medical case management and Family needs, in order to deliver the highest possible quality of care support; Working in collaboratively with the Nationally Certified Case Manager, Case Managers, and designated military personnel; Assisting in the review process of temporary or permanent P3/4 profiles, contacting Soldiers to obtain medical documentation, communicate with Commands and units as required Utilizing strong communication, problem solving skills, solid background in general nursing and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Working independently strong organizational skills and ability to are also required; Working collaboratively with the Nurse Case Managers, and designated military personnel Show less

LPN

• Aug 2016 - Present

Administering medication to over 200 plus patients nightly in timely manner; Assisted with multiple chronic care diagnoses education; Obtained/recorded vital signs; Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care; Communicated with primary care providers to obtain orders; Tested blood glucose and administered injections; Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages; Assessed patients in active withdrawal & provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms; Performed support duties for complex diagnostic examination, and pharmacy/equipment management; Prepared and handled specialized equipment; Identified and responded to patients’ need for care; Technical expert in procedures for set-up, cleaning, and storage of medical equipment, supplies, medication and narcotics within FDA regulations; Recognized and considered emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic and age-related factors organizing and delivering care; Preparing and administering prescribed medications and performed treatments; Adhered to computerized patient record system policies; Collaborated with patient and family members regarding physical and/or emotional changes in the patient’s condition; Served as a preceptor in orienting educating and training less experienced LPNs; Troubleshoot common basic equipment problems and appropriately labeled and delivered equipment to Biomedical Engineering; Adapting to changing needs in medical center; Offering assistance to coworkers when own assignments completed; Indicated health promotion/prevention activities by completing clinical reminders/education; Conducting lab draws, psych and mental health care; Applied in diabetic care, wound cleaning/care, mobility assistance, enthusiastic caregiver; Strong medical ethics; Used broad medical terminology and knowledge Show less

LPN

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Administered medication to over 100 patients nightly in timely manner; Assisted with multiple chronic care diagnoses education; Obtained/recorded vital signs; Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care; Communicated with primary care providers to obtain orders; Tested blood glucose and administered injections; Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages; Assessed patients in active withdrawal & provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms; Performed support duties for complex diagnostic examination, and pharmacy/equipment management; Prepared and handled specialized equipment; Identified and responded to patients’ need for care; Technical expert in procedures for set-up, cleaning, and storage of medical equipment, supplies, medication and narcotics within FDA regulations; Recognized and considered emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic and age-related factors organizing and delivering care; Prepared and administered prescribed medications and performed treatments; Adhered to computerized patient record system policies; Collaborated with patient and family members regarding physical and/or emotional changes in the patient’s condition; Served as a preceptor in orienting educating and training less experienced LPNs; Troubleshooted common basic equipment problems and appropriately labeled and delivered equipment to Biomedical Engineering; Adapted to changing needs in medical center; Offered assistance to coworkers when own assignments completed; Indicated health promotion/prevention activities by completing clinical reminders/education; Conducted lab draws, psych and mental health care; Applied in diabetic care, wound cleaning/care, mobility assistance, enthusiastic caregiver; Strong medical ethics; Used broad medical terminology and knowledge Show less

LPN

• Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

Administered medication to over 100 patients nightly in timely manner; Assisted with multiple chronic care diagnoses education; Obtained/recorded vital signs; Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care; Communicated with primary care providers to obtain orders; Tested blood glucose and administered injections; Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages; Assessed patients in active withdrawal & provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms; Performed support duties for complex diagnostic examination, and pharmacy/equipment management; Prepared and handled specialized equipment; Identified and responded to patients’ need for care; Technical expert in procedures for set-up, cleaning, and storage of medical equipment, supplies, medication and narcotics within FDA regulations; Recognized and considered emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic and age-related factors organizing and delivering care; Prepared and administered prescribed medications and performed treatments; Adhered to computerized patient record system policies; Collaborated with patient and family members regarding physical and/or emotional changes in the patient’s condition; Served as a preceptor in orienting educating and training less experienced LPNs; Troubleshooted common basic equipment problems and appropriately labeled and delivered equipment to Biomedical Engineering; Adapted to changing needs in medical center; Offered assistance to coworkers when own assignments completed; Indicated health promotion/prevention activities by completing clinical reminders/education; Conducted lab draws, psych and mental health care; Applied in diabetic care, wound cleaning/care, mobility assistance, enthusiastic caregiver; Strong medical ethics; Used broad medical terminology and knowledge Show less

Practical Nursing Student

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

Military Public Health

• Aug 2007 - Jan 2012

Monitored and reported incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies; Planned and directed preventive methods, and treatments for diseases in humansOversaw public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement; Investigated diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission; Educated healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention;Identified and analized public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys; Supervised professional, technical and clerical personnel; Developed and maintained cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care ;Prepared and distributed health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns; Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals; Collaborated with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs; Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs; Maintained databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs; Show less

Programs Manager

• Aug 2001 - Jan 2012

•Gathered and organized information on problems or procedures.•Analyzed data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.•Confered with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.•Developed and implemented records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assured compliance with program.•Reviewed forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, and to identify problems and improvements.•Conducted on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.•Documented findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.•Prepared manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.•Designed, evaluated, recommended, and approved changes of forms and reports.•Planned study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis. Show less