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High School Medical

Location:
Wyoming, MN
Posted:
October 24, 2012

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Resume:

Lisa Rossman Wilkus

Email: ********@*****-********.***

Address:

City: Wyoming

State: MN

Zip: 55092

Country: USA

Phone: 763-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Provide high quality patient care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Century College, White Bear Lake MN 1/2001 to 8/2012 (Chemical Dependency Program)

High School Dipolma from Anoka Hennepin Technical College, White Bear Lake MN 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Anoka-Hennepin Technical College, White Bear Lake MN 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Moundsview High School, White Bear Lake MN 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse, Minnesota

LADC Temporary License, Minnesota

Certified Prevention Specialist

CPR Certified

Qualifications and Skills

Experience working in a clinical setting

Inpatient and outpatient care

Insulin medication assistance understanding

Enthusiastic caregiver

Team player and self-motivated

Patient and family advocacy

Healthcare billing proficiency

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records

Ability to maintain accurate client records

Ability to maintain required clinical records

Experience with Medical documentation

Able to manage client crises

Experience with clinical case management

Knowledge of health education information

Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications

Proficient computer skills

Proficient writing skills

CPR and First Aid certified

Sterilization techniques

Neurobehavioral assessments

Phlebotomy knowledge

Blood Withdrawal certification

Trained in HIPPA compliance

CLIA & OSHA compliance

Familiarity with substance and mental health systems

Substance abuse counseling experience

Skilled in intake interviewing

BAC screening/drug screen collection understanding

Familiarity with the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

Knowledge of chemical dependency issues

Knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy

Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach

Able to recognize individuals under the influence

Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state

Understanding of adolescent development

Able to work independently and as a member of a team

Aware of legal and ethical standards

Comfortable with diverse populations

Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Experience performing assessments

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Familiarity with the criminal justice system

Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills

Professional Experience

January 2010 to 10/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

Home Care Provider Centerville, Minnesota

LPN

Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management for patient with COPD, CHF, and Diabetes.

August 2008 to December 2009

Neurological Associates of St. Paul Maplewood, Minnesota

LPN

Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.

Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.

Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.

June 2003 to July 2007

Da Vita Arden Hills, Minnesota

Dialysis Nurse

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 4-10 high acuity patients per shift.

Educated patients about their treatments.

Followed infection control procedures.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Administered IV medications

Responsible for Hemovac Autotransfusion System administration.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.

Education and Training

2012 Century College White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Associate of Science Chemical Dependency Program

Co-occurring Disorders

Gambling Addiction

2003 Anoka Hennepin Technical College Anoka, Minnesota

Associate of Science Practical Nursing Program

2002 Anoka-Hennepin Technical College Anoka, Minnesota

Associate of Science Nursing Assistant Program

1982 Moundsview High School Arden Hills, Minnesota

High School Diploma General Education



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