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Registered Nurse Medical

Location:
Columbus, OH, 43219
Posted:
August 15, 2011

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Resume:

ELLEN TOTERHI LPN

**** ****** ****** ***** ********, Ohio 43219 abgysb@r.postjobfree.com

614-***-****

Skills and Qualifications:

Licensed in Ohio for 12 years

BLS certified

Knowledgeable in nursing practices, regulations and guidelines

Excellent organizational skills

Works well with hospital nurses and physicians, insurance company case managers, including

MCD and MCR referrals

Experienced with working under the direction of a Registered Nurse

Enjoys working with patients and their families to ensure the best possible care is given

Work Experience:

Admissions Nurse (February 2007 – December 2010)

Broadview Health Center, Columbus, Ohio

Assess referrals from hospitals, nursing facilities and home settings

Skilled needs/long-term care planning

Refer to RN/LSW at hospital regarding patients' clinical needs

Medication Review

Case manage residents' skilled services with insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid and

HMOs

Chart information and preparation for admission

Communicate with and obtain physician orders

Resident room preparation including all necessary medical equipment

Meet with family members regarding the skilled or long-term care setting and what to expect

Unit Manager (September 2006 - February 2007)

Broadview Health Center, Columbus, Ohio

Reviewed and evaluated nursing staff and STNA delivery of care

Reviewed and maintained medical records

Ordered transcriptions

Set nursing schedules

Consulted with family members at care conferences

Worked with hospice in order to provide the easiest transition for the patient and family

Staff Nurse (July 2004 - September 2006)

Broadview Health Center, Columbus, Ohio

Cared for acute and chronically ill residents.

Assessment of physical status and cognitive functions and liaison with family members.

Medication administration

Administered tube feeds, peritoneal dialysis and wound care.

Float Nurse (June 2002 - February 2003)

Mt. Kisco Medical Group OB/GYN, Mt. Kisco, New York

Prepared patients for exams

Assist physicians with exams and surgical procedures

Assist physicians with Leep procedure

Administer oral and IM medications

Fetal monitoring

Prepared specimens for artificial insemination

Phone triage

Staff Nurse (March 2000 - February 2002)

Pediatric Academic Association, Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, Columbus, Ohio

Physical and psychological screening of new admits

Assist with physical exams

Administer medication

Monitor special youth conditions such as diabetics or sickle cell anemia

Responsible for emergency response to suicide attempts, self injurious behavior, injuries post

altercation or in activity, wound care, phlebotomy, IM injections, post op monitoring when

required

Daily medical screening of health issues

Provided detailed documentation of all interactions with clients

Medical representative of mental health team

Participated in weekly team meetings to ensure close follow-up and planning for youths with

severe mental issues



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