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Krista N. Matthews

** ***** ***** **. *******, NM 88210

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Cell: 575-***-****

A qualified individual who takes pride in being efficient and

conscientious in all duties assigned. Looking for a challenging opportunity

to use the skills I have obtained and take on new tasks and

responsibilities.

Summary of Qualification

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Skilled in decision making, problem solving, independent nursing judgement

and communication

Demonstrate good work ethic, time management, and multi- tasking

Responsible for all administrative duties including: multiple phone lines,

filing, calendar maintenance, and all office equipment

Obtain all medication and vitals for patient

Familiar with all billing procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, and medical policies and

procedures

Excellent computer skills: Excel, Word, Power Point, Quickbooks and Lytec

Direct patient care, medication administration, professional communication,

and team participation

Nursing skills used daily

Education

Goal: Bachelors of Nursing (BSN)

9/2011-Present RUE Education

ASN

8/2008-7/2009 Waynesville Career Center

Practical Nursing

1/2006-5/2008 New Mexico State University of Carlsbad

Nursing

8/2005-12/2005 University of New Mexico General

Education

5/2005 Artesia High School General

Education

Certifications

State of New Mexico Board of Nursing

NM License # LPN-21168

State of Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant License #

129720

IV Certified

BLS

January 2012

PALS Certified

January 2012

ACLS Certified

February 2012

Work Experience

11/2011- Present

Artesia General Hospital

Family Practice Nurse/ ER and Med Surg Nurse

Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing,

planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and

efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient

outcomes.

Possess critical thinking and problem solving skills.

08/2011- 11/2011

Home Care Connection and Hospice

Licensed Practical Nurse

Home Health and Hospice provider

Assist and teach patients in all aspects of their health

Direct Patient Care

Collaborate with other professionals for patient care

03/2011-10/2011

Heartland Care of Artesia

Licensed Practical Nurse- Geriatric Nurse

Charge nurse of entire shift

Staffing and Scheduling of nursing staff

Nursing skills used daily

Interact with family members and doctors

Direct Patient Care

10/2009-02/2011

Las Cruces Nursing Center

Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatric Nurse

Charge Nurse of entire unit

Staffing and Scheduling of nursing staff

Nursing skills used daily

Interact with family members and doctors

Direct Patient Care

8/2007-6/2008

Miller Chemicals, Inc.

Accounts Payable Clerk/ Administrative Assistant

Organized invoices and files

Input invoice, bills, and deposits into computer system

Interact with businesses

1/2007-8/2007

Artesia Alfalfa Growers Association, Artesia, NM

Managed scale office/ Administrative Assistant

Organized invoices and files

Receptionist

Kept a clean work environment

6/2006 - 1/2007

Navajo Refining Company/ Holly Energy Partners, Artesia, NM

Accounts Payable Clerk / Administrative Assistant

Organized invoices and files

Input invoices into the computer system

Interact with businesses

Switchboard operator

12/2005 - 5/2006

New Mexico Foot and Ankle Institute, Artesia, NM

Receptionist/ Medical Assistant

Triage patient

Familiar with all billing procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, and medical policies and

procedures

Organized charts and medical records

Assisted physician in x-rays, triage intake, procedures, vitals, and

calendar management

Prepare all utensils and injections for physicians

References

Upon Request

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