Medical Nurse

Tameka Weems

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

Decatur, GA

***********@*****.*** - 404/754-9868

An experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often

competing priorities with ease and foster the provision of superior patient care. Recognized as an excellent

care provider and patient advocate. Personable with a positive attitude and interface effectively with patients,

families and staff. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history,

charting, and other documentation. Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and perform

accurate charting procedures using electronic medical records.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse

Midtown Urology - 2014 to Present

Valuable member of the surgical team, providing excellent pre-op and post op care to patients

• Proper collection, handling and labeling of specimens obtained

• Prepare consents for surgical procedures

• Administer oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous medication while adhering to the six rights.

• Record and document all patient communication using electronic medical record

• Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, broad aspects of therapeutic regimes, including

medications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Georgia Kidney Associates - 2009 to 2014

Triaged incoming telephone calls

• Served as liaison between patient and physician

• Recorded and documented all patient communication using electronic medical record

• Entered lab orders and other diagnostic testing orders using electronic medical record

• Coordinated and process prescription drug refill request per physician orders and protocols

• Answered questions regarding diagnostic testing, lab results and treatments

• Scheduled in-house and outside facility appointments

• Educated patients and families on medications and disease process

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hypertension & Kidney Care of North Atlanta - 2007 to 2009

Triaged incoming telephone calls

• Telephoned prescription drug refill requests per physician orders and protocols

• Performed phlebotomy and injections using universal precautions and adhering to the six rights

• Proper collection, handling and labeling of specimens obtained

• Entered lab orders and other diagnostic testing orders using electronic medical record

• Advised patients of diagnostics testing and lab results per physician recommendations

• Recorded and documented all patient communication using electronic medical record

• Scheduled in-house and outside facility appointments

• Educated patients and families on medications and disease process

Licensed Practical Nurse

DDS Staffing Resources - 2005 to 2007

Triaged incoming calls

• Managed patient flow, obtained vital signs and EKG's

• Performed intravenous therapy and injections per manufacturer and office protocol

• Scheduled follow-up appointments

• Advised patients of diagnostics testing and lab results

• Telephoned prescription drug refill requests per physician orders and protocol

• Recorded and documented all patient communication using electronic medical record

• Educated patients and families on medications and disease process

EDUCATION

Diploma in Nursing

Atlanta Technical College - Atlanta, GA

SKILLS

Able to start IV's, proficient in venipunctures, EKG's, medication administration and use of EMR

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