Brenda Odom
Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726
HOME 225-***-**** CELL 225-***-****
OBJECTIVE Obtaining a professional position utilizing my LPN diploma, as
well as teamwork, computer and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE Hearing and Balance Center, Baton Rouge, LA
May 2011 - July 2011
Authorizations for MRIs, CT; set up vestibular rehab for patients
throughout LA, MS, AL area; triage patients; triage phone
calls; assisted in surgical procedures in office; chart
audits; reviewed dictation notes and filed in patient's
chart. Other office duties as directed.
Pinnacle Home Health Gonzales, LA
March 2010 -December 2010
Take referrals for new patients, perform continuation of care on
returning patients; check hospital log for current
patients; act as a liaison to communicate between Pinnacle
and marketers; intake of DME and doctors orders; relay labs
and orders to doctors and nurses in field; file and perform
clerical office work when needed; assist with restocking
supplies; assist DON as needed.
Sage Rehab Unit, Sage Rehab Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
October 2006 -March 2010
LPN- Inpatient and Outpatient Unit
Admitted patients to unit; educated patients of
signs, symptoms, side effects of new medications; performed
assessment profile and maintained patient confidentiality;
calibrated and monitored equipment used on patient; called
MDs for patient labs, orders and follow-up instructions;
assisted in discharge of patients; Outpatient- triage nurse
for Dr. Chris Belleau, assist physician in office and any
follow-up instructions for outpatients.
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA
February 2000 - September 2006
LPN- Rehab unit
Admitted patients to unit; performed
assessment profile for new patients; educated patients of
new medications; calibrated and monitored equipment used on
patients; called MD for patient labs, orders and follow-up
instructions; assisted in discharge of patients from
hospital.
E.B.R.P. SCHOOL BOARD, Baker and Baton Rouge, LA
August 1985- January1997
Para Professional
Assisted with computer reading program; taught Math and
English ready skills; willingly offered assistance on
projects when needed.
EDUCATION LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
December 1999
LPN Diploma
Related Courses: IV Therapy Certification
SKILLS Computer - Proficient in electronic charting of medical
records.