Orlando, FL
LPN
August 2011 to Present
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Provided health care checks for a diverse population.
• Computerize MAR and software, provided with own laptop to provided medication, treatment, and access to patient's electronic health records and input doctor's orders in the system.
• Working on sub acute setting and long term setting.
• Observes and documents patient status and reports patient condition.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications and/or treatments.
• Dresses wounds and provides personal care.
• Collects specimens, performs routine laboratory tests.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
LPN
November 2009 to August 2011
• To provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants.
• Computerize MAR and software, provided with own laptop to provided medication, treatment, and access to patient's electronic health records and input doctor's orders in the system.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Health Information System Clerk
September 2008 to November 2009
• RECORD RETRIEVAL AND RETURN: Provides authorized individuals with timely access to patient information without compromising the security of patient records.
• CHART ANALYSIS: Reviews returned patient records for completeness. Ensures the presence of provider signatures/initials. Ensures each sheet of patient information contains appropriate identifying information.
• RELEASE OF INFORMATION: Ensures minimum necessary protected health information is used only for purposes identified or as required by law and not further disclosed without patient authorization.
• ARCHIVAL/THINNING: Ensures that the amount of information contained in patient records is manageable and relevant.
• FILE SECTION ACTIVITY: Adheres to established timelines to ensure availability of patient information.
• CHART PREPARATION: Ensures completeness of record before forwarding to Provider, and scanning the chart to be in the computer within 24 hr period.
Receptionist
January 2007 to September 2008
• Arrange conferences calls and meeting
• Answered incoming calls and took accurate messages
• Managed office documentation
• Greeted and directed visitors / customers to their destination and provided general information
• Answered multi-line telephone, routed calls, and took accurate messages
• Performed faxing, photocopying and filing duties
• Trained new hires
• Assisted supervisor with special projects
• Escorted clients to appointments
• Sorted mail, faxed, and photocopied documents for service coordinators
• Maintained office organized and sanitized
• Distributed incoming mail and processed outgoing mail
Patient Registrar
June 2002 to August 2006
• The Patient Registration Representative performs all registration/admission functions for hospital inpatients and outpatients in general registration areas, and/or patients in satellite offices of FMH/DC.
• These functions include admission, pre-registration/advance check-in for scheduled treatments, registration of walk-in clientele, insurance verification and authorization, and coordination of patient transitions and discharge.
• The Patient Registration Representative is expected to meet expected monthly collection goals.
• The Patient Registration Representative acts as a customer service and guest relations ambassador for the hospital, striving to create a positive first-impression of Reston Hospital for patients, families, and guests.
Practical Nursing
2008 to 2009
Nursing
2008
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Work well without supervision
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and competent computer skills
• Ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue
• Excellent with customer services
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure