Jane Walker, LPN

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Madison, AL *5758

Cell: 757-***-****

Overview:

Completed 22 years of nursing; attained clinical experiences with renal,

geriatric, and pediatric issues in both clinical and home settings.

Undaunted in my quest for excellence, a seeker of knowledge who brings

exciting new information to the treatment environment. Honest and

forthright in communications with patients and staff alike, while able to

handle multiple tasks. A realistic, rational and focused individual

recognized for "making seemingly impossible situations work." A creative

problem-solver who enjoys implementing change for the betterment of patient

care. I have a very wide knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience:

Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Triage Nurse

May 2011 - May 2012 Pikes Peak Nephrology - Colorado Springs, CO

Served as the supervisor to five Medical Assistants, ensuring that MAs were

conducting and preforming their functions within the practice. Responsible

for MA performance reviews, created office and hospital schedule for seven

doctors and one Nurse Practitioner, taking patient phone calls triaging

situations and giving medical advice to patients per doctor's direction.

Attends to 5 of the 7 doctors in the practice by providing timely

information in regards to the patients. Conduct follow ups on lab work for

patients, and tracking labs for the physicians. Coordinates and prepares

patient referrals and transplants to the transplant hospitals. Working with

EMR for all patient records.

Clinical Triage Nurse

Aug 2009 - May 2011 Pikes Peak Nephrology - Colorado Springs, CO

Working as a clinical triage nurse for a large nephrology practice.

Working together with 2 other nurses taking phone calls and giving medical

advice to patients through direction of the physicians. Having 3 main

physicians to work with per nurse taking the responsibility for that

physician. Taking all patient phone calls for designated physicians and

triaging situations as they arise. Working with EMR for all patient

records. Recording all phone calls in patient records and sending messages

to the physicians. Coordinating patient referrals and transplant

coordination to transplant hospitals. Follow up on lab work for patients

and tracking labs for the physicians. Giving test results to patients as

they call for results.

Primary Nurse Coordinator

May 2007 - July 2009 Sentara Nephrology Specialist - Williamsburg, VA

Working for a Nephrologist in a solo practice as the only nurse in the

practice. Roomed patients, taking vitals, completing an accurate medication

list, confirming all lab work is in the charts for the physician.

Administrating EPO according to physician orders. Ordering all diagnostic

tests. Auditing of charts for accuracy. Educate patients on CKD and disease

process. Running U/A and micro for physician to review. Running 24 hour B/P

monitor reports. Completing weekly rounds at dialysis center with the

physician. Making sure any changes done by Physician at the dialysis

center are copied and given to charge nurse at dialysis center. Office

duties include organizing charts, rooming patients, vital signs,

administering EPO, obtaining lab for patient records and documenting all

information to chart.

Private duty home care

Aug 2006 - May 2007 Hope in Home Care - Newport News, VA

Care provider of child that was trach and vent dependent, G-tube feedings,

medication administration, helped with PT and ADLs. Detailed documentation

of different aspects of the nursing . Worked with school officials to

ensure accommodations were met.

Primary care provider nurse

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006 John K. Endsley M.D. P.C. - Clarksville, TN

Worked for a Nephrologist in solo practice. Responsible for taking patients

vital signs, medication lists and history for all clinic visits; making

dialysis rounds and hospital rounds with physician. Transcribed all doctor

notes and vital information for all dialysis patients. Assisted physician

with renal biopsies. Office duties included; making appointments, entering

all information into computer system, taking orders from physician. Called

pharmacies to order medications. Obtaining authorizations from insurance

companies receiving faxes and faxing documents, scanning documents into

EMR.

Primary care provider nurse

Aug 2005 - Jan 2006 Premier Medical Group - Clarksville, TN

Worked in a physician's office with a Nephrologist. Made dialysis rounds

and hospital rounds with physician. Worked in the clinic rooming patients,

recording medications, taking vital signs, taking orders from doctors,

ordering prescriptions, getting authorizations from insurance companies.

Assisted doctor with renal biopsies.

Patient Care Coordinator

Jan 2004 - May 2005 Home Care Solutions - Clarksville, TN

Worked as the patient care coordinator, by scheduling nurses and

therapists, to provide health care in the home. Took referrals from

hospitals, and doctors on patient care. Worked with the local doctors to

ensure that the quality of health care being given was superior. Checked

private and Medicare billing. Used a computer database to track patient

visits. Followed up and solved problems that may have arisen between

patients and or nurses. Ordered and kept stock of medical supplies needed

to perform visits.

Private Home Care Nurse

2002 - 2004 Vanderbilt Home Care - Nashville, TN

Care of children and adults with trachs and vent dependent, G-tube feedings

and medication administration, and ADLs. Documentation of different aspects

of the nursing . Worked with staffing of nursing homes, schools and

juvenile detention home.

Certifications held:

Alabama Nurse's License 4/2012 - present

Colorado Nurse's License Jul 2009 - June 2012

Virginia Nurse's License Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

Tennessee Nurse's License Jul 2002 - Jul 2006

New Jersey Nurse's License Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

Pennsylvania Nurse's License Jan 1991 - Jul 2001

Education & Training:

Licensed Practical Nurse, York County Institute of Technology, York, PA

Jul 1990

Basic Billing & Coding

Completed 24 CEUs within the last 6 months

References:

Dr. Stephen Fox - Pikes Peak Nephrology - 719-***-****

Dr. Mark Cook - Pikes Peak Nephrology - 719-***-****

Dr. Brad Yuan - Pikes Peak Nephrology - 719-***-****

Dr. Shuping Wang - Sentura Nephrology - 757-***-****

Letters of reference upon request.

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