Carl D. Larrieu

*** ********* *****, *********, **. 37221 615-***-****

abgppc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A top-notched Administrative Assistant/LPN with 19 years experience in the

medical field seeking a challenging position in a medical facility

utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the

opportunity for professional growth based on performance

Professional Experience

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, Nashville, Tennessee

2006 - Present

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Provide administrative support for Dr. Henry S. Jennings III and

secondary support to Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute with a

demonstrated ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet

demanding deadlines

* Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper

communications and reporting practices

* Coordinate and maintain weekly client schedule for office visits and

diagnostic testing

* Work closely and maintain effective relations with cardiologist,

internists, cardiovascular surgeons and general practioners, as well

as cath lab personnel

* Perform nursing responsibilities including the implementation of

appropriate nursing intervention and treatments; receiving, recording

and transcribing orders; and evaluating results of treatment

Saint Thomas Cardiology Consultants, P.C., Nashville, Tennessee

2004 -

2006

Administrative Assistant

* Provide administrative support for Dr. Henry S. Jennings III and

secondary support to STCC with a demonstrated ability to improvise,

improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines

* Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper

communications and reporting practices

* Organize the details of special events, travel arrangements, agendas

and itineraries

* Coordinate and maintain weekly client schedule for office visits and

diagnostic testing

* Work closely and maintain effective relations with cardiologist,

internists, cardiovascular surgeons and general practioners, as well

as cath lab personnel

* Perform nursing responsibilities including the implementation of

appropriate nursing intervention and treatments; receiving, recording

and transcribing orders; and evaluating results of treatment

Intelistaf Nursing Agency, Nashville, Tennessee

1998 - 2009

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Implement patient care for up to 60 patients

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* Schedule patient admissions and discharges

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* Perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies.

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* Assess patient conditions and advise of changes in status

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* Monitor and maintained patient charts

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* Assist patients and family members in the education of health care

needs

St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee

2003 - 2004

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Responsible for comprehensive assessments of medical, surgical and

telemetry patients

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* Facilitate recovery for cardiac patients following myocardial

infarction or open-heart surgery

* Build rapport with patients and their family, educate on cardiac

risk/treatments and implement action plans

* Communicate with multi disciplinary team their needs

* Requires solid knowledge of cardiac catheterization, implantable

stents, bypass surgery, valve replacement/repair, angioplasty and

related devices

Metro Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee

1997 - 1999

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Implement patient care for up to 12 patients

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* Schedule patient admissions and discharges

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* Perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies.

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* Assess patient conditions and advise of changes in status

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* Monitor and maintained patient charts

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* Assist patients and family members in the education of health care

needs.

TDOC, DeBerry Special Needs Facility, Nashville, Tennessee

1992 - 1997

Correctional Treatment Officer

* Assigned to the mental health crisis unit and played a key role on

interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, RNs, social workers and

corrections officers.

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* Actively participated in development and implementation of individual

treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues.

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* Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including

testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders for five-

point restraint

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* Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of suicide-

watch procedures, safety methods, discharge planning and documentation

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* Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks,

earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded

and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and

staff.

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* Completed training in team building, management of assaultive

behaviors and psychotropic-medication administration

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* Oversee prisoner escort, facilities search, and work detail

supervision.

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* Conduct mail and visitor screening, electronic surveillance

monitoring, and counseling

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* Responsible for facilities security, and passenger and employee

safety.

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* Protected property from theft, fire, and willful damage

Education

Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, projected 2014

Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee

Practical Nursing Diploma, 1997

Special Skills

Certified Instructor of the American Heart Association for the Advance

Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Program

Certified Instructor of the American Heart Association for the Basic Life

Support (BLS) Program

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher,

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, scanning technology, HTML, Internet

proficient

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