Medical High School

ELEANOR FREEMAN

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p rofessional summary

Professionally trained and experienced Speech, Language and Hearing Therapist, that is also a Multi-State

license LPN IV, with strong diverse background ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a

wide variety of patients with exceptional needs. Desiring a position as a Federal Civilian employee, who

loves to travel and expand on current knowledge and experience.

skills

Strong clinical judgment Strong verbal communication

Acute care expertise Team building

High level of autonomy HIPAA compliance

Hospice and palliative care experience Efficient multi-tasker

Patient/family focused Administering medication

Problem resolution capability Reliable

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Hospice/Palliative care

Safe NG tube insertion and removal Supervisory experience

Thorough physical assessments Positive reinforcement

Tracheotomy care Electronic Medical Charting (CERNER,AS400, PHYSICIAN

Foley catheter insertion/removal VIEW,FIRSTNET,EXCELCARE,MEDEX,TELETRACKING,TRACEMASTER

familiarity SOFTWARES)

Proper catheter insertion/removal First Aid and BLS /AED Certified

Patient and family advocacy TELEMETRY

Intravenous Therapy LICENSE Special Education

Chest pain management expert Lesson Planning

Self Motivated Promotes positive behavior

Licensed Speech and Hearing Therapist Trained in indicators of child and elder abuse

Learning Disability awareness

Continuing Education

AIDET and ETHICS TRAINING

work history

Team Builder License Practical Nurse-IV Nov 2008 - Current

West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson Madison County General Jackson, TN. 38301

Self-directed consistent and quality care, for West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson Madison County

General Hospital and surrounding counties staffing needs, in the following units: Medical Surgical

Intermediate, Urology, Urology Surgical, Coronary Intermediate, Respiratory Intermediate,

Oncology/Hospice/Palliative Care, Neurology, Medical Surgery Step Down, Women's Surgical,

Orthopedics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Midwifery Clinic, PreAnesthesia Unit out- patient, Cardiac Surgery

Intermediate, Emergency Room, (CVICU and SICU under Senior RN supervision, as needed).

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. ELECTRONIC

CHARTING/ORDERS.

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care

to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and

Paget's disease.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.

Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Travel Nurse LPN-IV Aug 2006 - Jan 2009

NurseFinders Memphis, TN

Travel assignments based on contract need within, but not limited to Hospitals, Assistive Living Facilities, Skilled

Nursing, Clinics, Factories, and Community Outreach Programs.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. ELECTRONIC CHARTING/ORDER.

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care

to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance

Followed infection control procedures.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and

Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.

Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

7p-7a Staff Supervisor (Contract) Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

KIRBY PINES Memphis, TN

Staff Supervisor for Mullti-functional and self contained compound for retired patrons that will need various stages

of healthcare throughout their plan. Provided Weekend emergency first response call service for in house 300 unit

complex, Skilled Nursing Unit, Ambulatory Unit, Alzheimer's Unit, as well as, Patrons with Independent Single Homes

built on Compound.

Supervised Technicians in each Unit and maintained staffing scheduling for Technicians/CNA's and Staff Nurses.

Assumed nursing medication administration should need for additional nursing staff.

Supervised and Maintained accurate Narcotic Medication Counts for each Unit

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care

to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level

of staff morale and professionalism.

Effectively supervised number LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from

number to number percent.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Followed infection control procedures.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and

Paget's disease.

Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Emergency Medical Technician-IV Jun 2002 - Mar 2005

West Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Jackson, TN

Licensed EMT-IV providing emergency medical ambulance services to Madison County, under the supervision of

Senior Paramedics. Also, participated in Emergency Medical transport to out of state medical trauma centers.

Provided onsite Head to Toe physical assessments, CPR, Triage, Respiratory management, and Trauma Care

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.

Followed infection control procedures.

Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Routine Maintenance check of

Ambulance.

Also rotated and provided services for the following departments, as needed:

Emergency Room Triage (12 Lead EKG, Bedside Surgical procedure set up,

Orthopedic patient care,labs,electronic charting)

Clinic Assistant MID WIFE CLINIC (Triage expec

tant mothers, lab draws, glucose test, main

tained files, fetal monitoring.

Surgical Support Services (knowledge of over

Ten Thousand instruments and prepared cases

for surgeons and set up for various procedure

in the Emergency Room.

Supervior and Lead Speech and Language Facilitator Aug 1986 - Apr 1992

Center for Child Development Jackson, TN.

Supervisor and Lead Speech and Language Facilitator for Component A.

Provided Speech and Language services to physically and mentally challenged clients.

Supervised five patient care technicians.

Developed plans of care and scheduled all mandated family in house and home visits.

Completed all Continuing Education for supervisory and management training, as well as new state guidelines for

insurance, Disability Act, in and out of state travels.

Communicated nonverbally with clients to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically challenged;as well as the profoundly hearing

impaired / deaf clients.

Speech, Language and Hearing Therapist Aug 1983 - May 1984

Bradford and Milan Special School Districts Milan, TN

Provided Speech, Language and Hearing services for two separate school Districts in Gibson County totaling 120

students.

Maintained accurate records and student files

Provided fresh innovated strategies to all students to increase speech and language skills, as well as hearing.

Scheduled all goal meetings with parents and maintained and effective therapist to parent communication.

Provided vision, audiometer testing, tympanometer testing as well as speech and language evaluations for

Headstart through 12th grade, and adult special education class.

Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.

Attended monthly staff training sessions.

Attended monthly staff training sessions.

Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Speech, Language Hearing Therapist Aug 1992 - Jan 2000

Jackson Board of Education Jackson, TN.

Provided Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy to over 100 clients weekly. Headstart, Kindergarten-12th

grade;Adult education class, Alternative School,Cerebral Palsy, Brain and stroke injuries, Emotionally Disturbed,

Blind, and Physically disabled.

Provided vision, speech, language and hearing testing.

Maintained innovated strategies to facilitate and enhance speech,language and hearing skills.

Scheduled all mandated parent meetings as well as home visits when applicable.

Proactive in client Team Plan with Occupational, Physical Therapist, as well as teachers/counselors, and family to

meet needs.

Maintained accurate files and continued updating of individual plans.

Continuing education of new materials, testing and learning strategies.

e ducation

License Practical Nurse: Nursing 2006

Four Rivers Tennessee Technology School of Nursing Ripley, TN.

Bachelor of Science: Speech/Language Therapy and Special Education 1983

Lambuth University Jackson, TN

Emphasis in Speech, Language Therapy, and Special Education

Recipient of Teachers Education Scholarship

Emergency Medical Technician IV: Medical 2002

Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN

High School Diploma: 1979

Jackson Central Merry High School Jackson, TN

Top [10]% of class

Recipient of Tennessee Education Scholarship

Student government representative

Honor Graduate

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