Medical Nurse
Resume:
Patricia Edwards
Cordova, Tennessee 38016
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Work Experience
Accredo Health Group-Express Script-Memphis, Tennessee
August 2014-present/ Telephonic Nurse Clinician
Educated patients/caregivers on specialty medications to include growth hormones and a multitude of
general specialty therapies. Referred patients to pharmacist, patient advocates and billing as needed.
Family Home Health-Memphis, Tennessee
July 2013-present/LPN
Educate patients in disease process to include CHF, HTN, Diabetes and other chronic diseases as directed
by plan of care. Wound care as outlined by PCP .Instructed patient in medication management, safety and
skin impairment prevention measures. Provided nursing care under direct supervision of RN.
Mid South Supportive Living- Memphis TN
June-July 2013/ LPN Coordinator
Supervised Direct Support Staff in coordinating medical care for patients with intellectual disabilities.
Monitor medication administration by staff. Documented monthly progress note on each client. Monthly
visits to each client. Ensure medical appointments kept. Monthly cycle medications checked to ensure all
medications received. Participated in all circle of support meetings as needed. Incident Management
Coordinator / coordinated monthly and quarterly meetings, Prepared and documented all meetings and
reported all incidents to regional office as outlined in policy and procedure. Developed all medical
procedures and guidelines for medical oversight.
Supportive Services- Somerville, Tennessee
February 2009-July 2011/ LPN Case Manager
Assisted elderly and disabled clients with selection of appropriate services. Completed and updated all
plan of cares, safety plans annually and as needed. Visited clients monthly. Managed at least 25 cases per
month.
Functional Independence Memphis, Tennessee
December 2006-February 2009/ Intake Nurse
Processes all new referrals and consulted with physicians as needed. Prepared all information for
therapist and nurses to complete assessments. Processed all documentation once assessments completed.
Patricia Edwards
10425 Latting Road
Cordova, Tennessee 38016
**********@*****.***
Contacted insurance agencies for authorization to treat. Forwarded and typed all 485's for physician
review and signature.
Independence Inc. Memphis, Tennessee
June 2003-December 2006/ Service Plan Coordinator
Obtained all physician orders for therapy services. Reviewed and submitted service plans to WTRO for
authorization for therapy and nursing services. Communicated daily with circle of support related to
clients serviced to provide all needed services as outlined in plan of care/ Individual Support Plans.
The Alternative Program Jackson, Tennessee
June 2001-June2003/ Specialized Nurse ISC
Provided services to developmentally delayed persons to ensure ISP followed. Developed Individual
Support Plans for delayed persons and conducted circle of support meetings for 20-28 individuals
annually and as needed. Ensured that goals and visions of each person were followed by the circle of
support as outlined in each individuals plan.
Other Work Experience
May 1986-June 2000
Employed in a variety of medical positions to include Pediatrics, Medical Surgical, Geriatrics, OB, and
Orthopedics .Ensured that all policies and procedures followed for each facility in order to maintain the
safety and well being of all patients. Provided hands on nursing care. Further information available upon
request to include voluntary positions for the developmentally delayed and disabled.
Education
Sea Isle Vocational-Memphis, Tennessee
January 1985-December 1985
Licensed Practical Nurse
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