Health Care Medical

Diane Lourenco

Email: abpbms@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Shelton

State: CT

Zip: 06484

Country: USA

Phone: 203-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Responsible LPN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by seven years of experience in health care. Experienced in Primary Care/Pediatrics/GYN. Maintaining a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Lincoln Technical Institute, Shelton CT 1/2001 to 6/2006 (LPN)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Responsible LPN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by seven years of experience in health care. Experienced in Primary Care/Pediatrics/GYN. Maintaining a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.

Licenses

Licensed Practical nurse

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Calibrating daily glucose and hemoglobin machines.

Cleia Wave testing

Immunizations for both Adults and Pediatrics.

Geriatric treatment/Visiting nurses/telephone orders and setting up services.

STD care and counseling for both adults and adolescents. Reporting to state as needed per Health Department.

Assist with Lab result evaluation/follow up scheduling.

Pediatric exams with PCP

Culturally competent care, interpreter.for PCP.

Women's health exams/Sure Paths/Gene Probes

Triage same day appointments.

Professional bedside manner

Insulin medication assistance/Diabetic teaching.

Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish

Organizational skills

Wound cleaning/care/discharges from hospitals.

Infection control standards

Scheduling for out patient exams; mammograms,MRI, U/S, as directed per PCP.

Prior Authorizations for both Private and state insurances.

Experienced with Intergy database.

Specimen collection/processing

Medication administration expert

Electrocardiograms

Calling in patient medication/prioir autho for non preferred meds

Documentation of vital signs, triage calls, hospital calls.

Professional Experience

November 2006 to October 2012

Optimus Health Care Bridgeport, ct

LPN

Simultaneously served as lead health care nurse of family clinic/JACHO accredited facility.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Scheduled and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG interpreted with PCP.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

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

Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, neb treatment

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress

Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.

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

Tested glucose and administered insulin injections.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Preformed EXG exams

Ordering of both State and private vaccines

Translation in both Portuguese and Spanish

Education and Training

2006 Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton, CT

Licensed Pratical Nurse LPN

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