Karissa Penn

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated, self-sufficient nurse with the ability to adapt to different situations in healthcare currently looking for licensed vocational nurse position to provide patient care in Dallas-Fort Worth area. MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT

University Medical Center (UMC) Health System, Lubbock, Texas October, 2015 to August, 2018 Internal Medicine, LVN-Scribe

Urgent Care, LVN

Northwest Pediatrics, LVN

Family Medicine (Dr. Stephen Dalton), LVN

• Accompany physician during patient consultations and assist in recording patient history and physical findings into EMR;

• Retrieve data for physician review, including lab reports, radiology reports and medical records, and copy, log and scan supporting documentation;

• Measure and record patient vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration;

• Collect specimen samples, including blood, urine and sputum;

• Perform routine laboratory testing and screening on specimen samples;

• Manage BioTE inventory, supplies and insure compliance with procedures;

• Place inventory and supply orders via McKesson;

• Track and maintain records of controlled substances;

• Prepare patients for examination, tests or treatments and explain procedures;

• Supervise nurse aides and assistants;

• Assess and triage patients to optimize patient care and structure workflow;

• Administer pediatric vision and hearing screens;

• Complete pediatric physicals and perform newborn screening and POC testing;

• Strive to provide expert care to pediatric patients while working with family to address concerns, fears, and problems and to explain options;

• Administer, document, and record pediatric vaccinations in compliance with state regulations;

• Record vaccine temperature logs and inventory for reporting to the Texas Department of State Health Services;

• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety;

• Maintain clean and sanitary examination rooms;

• Answer and return patient phone calls, provide assistance and confer with physician as needed. EDUCATION

• South Plains College, Lubbock, Texas ~ Candidate, Associate Degree, August, 2016 to December, 2017

• Concorde Career College, Grand Prairie, Texas ~ Licensed Vocational Nurse, April, 2015

• Midway High School, Waco, Texas ~ High School Diploma, May, 2008 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• CPR and IV Therapy Certified

• Extensive experience working with, and following orders, of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants

• Detail oriented and able to multi-task with strong organizational skills PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Michael McPherson, MD – 806-***-****

Abbie Simpson, PA – 432-***-****

Zakri Redding, PNP – 214-***-****

Bart Sanders – 806-***-****

Christian Gross – 915-***-****

Andrea Valderez, CMA – 806-***-****

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