High School Medical

Melanie Harris

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Address:

City: Palestine

State: AR

Zip: 72372

Country: USA

Phone: 870-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Many years of experience in nursing care from home health and hospice to several responsibilities within the hospital setting to the clinical setting of a physician's office. Maintaining a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient care and satisfaction. Seeking a role in which patient care comes first and foremost.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, Forrest City AR 1/2001 to 6/2006 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from Forrest City High School, Forrest City AR 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Many years of experience in nursing care from home health and hospice to several responsibilities within the hospital setting to the clinical setting of a physician's office. Maintaining a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient care and satisfaction. Seeking a role in which patient care comes first and foremost.

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Arkansas License number L045286

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Certified Phlebotomist

Certified Breath Alcohol Collector and Trainer

DOT Drug Screen Collector and Trainer

Skill Highlights

Health and wellness expertise

Medication administration expert

BAC screening/drug screen collection

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting specialist

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Mobility assistance

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Disease prevention

Compassionate

Dedicated patient advocate

Medical records and documentation

Self-starter

Strong decision maker

Expert understanding of Medicare and Medicaid processes

Exceptional patient care and interaction

Professional Experience

12/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

Internal Medicine of Forrest City Forrest City, Arkansas

LPN

Daily scheduling of patients. Drawing patients labs and obtaining vital signs. Wound care and dressings. Medication reconciliation and administration of medications per different routes, Assessing respiratory needs and administration of respiratory medications via nebulization. Billing knowledge for the medical office environment. Electronic medical records implementation and integration. Temporary licensure in limited scope radiological procedure in physician's office setting.

12/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

LHC Group/Northeast Arkansas Homecare and Hospice Forrest City, Arkansas

Hospice Nurse/Home Health Nurse

In home, personalized care of terminally ill patients as well as being a support person for the families of those terminally ill. Coordinated care between the patients and their primary care physicians.

Also, in home care of patients working towards a goal of independence from nursing care to more independence which included patient teaching and education, monitoring of vital signs, post surgical care, wound care, medication management and administration, communication between patients and their families and physicians.

12/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

Forrest City Medical Center Forrest City, Arkansas

LPN - Surgical Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Newborn, and Post Partum Nurse

Assisted physicians in surgical in and outpatient procedures. Cared for inpatients on the Med-Surg floor such as routine vital signs, scheduled and PRN medication administration, wound care, respiratory evaluation and need for treatment, and accuchecks for management of diabetes, as well as generalized patient care. PRN nurse in Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Post Partum for the care of mothers in labor through the birthing process as well as care of the newborn baby and mother after delivery.

12/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

Forrest City Medical Center Forrest City, Arkansas

Central Scheduler

Scheduled all outpatient radiological procedures as well as outpatient surgeries for patients and physician's offices. Obtained insurance benefits as well as obtaining prior authorizations and approvals. Familiarized self with numerous insurances and requirements for these procedures and codes.

Education and Training

2006 Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute Forrest City, Arkansas

Practical Nursing Nursing

1998 Forrest City High School Forrest City, Arkansas

High School Diploma

Graduated Top 10 Percent of Class

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