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KATHLEEN DINIZ

**** ***** **** ******, **** 222, Fall River, MA 02720 • Cell: 774-***-**** • acr0pm@r.postjobfree.com Experienced LPN licensed in MA with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained LPN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.? 11 Years in palliative care as an LPN in outpatient and inpatient settings. Excel at comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans.

Three years of basic screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as a member of a primary health care team.

Responsible LPN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 16 years of experience in healthcare. 6 years as a Third Party Billing Specialist both in outpatient and inpatient in hospital setting. Strong clinical judgment

Acute care expertise

Palliative care awareness

Diabetes and nutrition educator

Qualified in healthcare billing

Hospice and palliative care experience

Patient/family focused

In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy

Patient evaluation/intervention

Problem resolution capability

Professional bedside manner

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Hospice philosophy understanding

Dedicated hospice care provider

Thorough physical assessments

Patient positioning competency

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Insulin medication assistance

Proper catheter insertion/removal

ICD-9 forms

Medical laboratory procedures professional

Patient and family advocacy

Spirometer reading accuracy

Chest pain management expert

Excellent attention to details

Follows through assignments

Fast learner

High dependable

Familiar with business portion of medical field as well as nursing portion

Computer literate

Familiar with medicare/medicaid guidlines in medical billing

LPN, 06/2003 to 12/2014

Genesis Healthcare – 4901 North Main St, Fall River MA 02720 Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Followed infection control procedures.

Education

Certifications

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. LPN: Nursing, 1998

Diman Regional Vocational School of Nursing - Stonehaven RD, Fall River, MA 02720 Licensed Pratical Nurse in MA, License number LN59698, 1998 Certified in Third Party Billing

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