LPN, Associate in Business, Office Systems Technology

Rebecca Ripperdan

*** ***** ****, ***** ********, SC 29135

**********@*****.*** 803-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse

NHC (National Home Care)

March 13, 2016 through present

Intake and Referral

*Responsibilities to coordinate continuation of care of patients leaving rehabilitative facilities and hospitals for nursing, physical

therapy, occupational therapy, speech, medical social services and home aide. Intake of referrals from varies sources and

assurance of insurance coverage and verbal/written physician orders to provide home/facility services to patients. Taking in

referrals from internet sources (Allscripts) and clear written or verbal communication to these sources to assure patient

acceptance. Coordination of services with the DON and Administrator to confirm coverage availability. Collection of data from

referrals to DOS computer system database. Communication to physician offices for HIPPA related information to complete and

approve referrals. Management of medical supplies for the clinical staff and special orders as needed to secure home health

visits. Other duties as requested.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Calhoun Convalescent Center

St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135

September 5, 2015 through November 30, 2015

*Responsibilities to provide care to 30 patients on 3 12 hour night shifts. Administer medications, assess and follow facility

policy. Knowledgeable of skills in performing wound care, signs of hyper/hypoglycemia, monitoring of vital signs during the shift,

documentation as per policy for the care of patients. Upholding the HIPPA confidentiality when speaking with family, counting

medications and taking/giving report to next nurse to corroborate care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orangeburg Rehabilitative and HealthCare Center (Laurel Baye)

Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115

December 5, 2015 through March 1, 2016

*Responsible for 18 patients on 3 12 hour shifts, being on call and every other weekend, Administer medications/insulin, assess

and follow facility policy. Knowledgeable of skills in performing wound care, signs of hyper/hypoglycemia, monitoring of vital

signs during the shift, documentation as per policy for the care of patients. Upholding the HIPPA confidentiality when speaking

with family. One to one communication with family and MD or MD assistant to assure care, timely counting of medications and

taking/giving report to next nurse to support care, continuance of care of behavioral issues of geriatric patients, providing trach

care, personal aid, monitoring food intake and consistency.

Administrative Assistant

Department of Health and Environmental Control - Orangeburg, SC - July 1998 to February 2013

*Responsibilities

Supervision of 10 staff for the Women, Infants and Children's Department and Admissions Department, security and distribution

of Federal WIC vouchers to eligible participants, assuring eligibility of participant into the WIC Program, monthly auditing of

redeemed vouchers, coordination for staff to other sights for coverage as needed, monthly travel reimbursement submitted for

staff, ability to move department/staff to different locations in building for remodeling purposes on several occasions, employee

job evaluations done every 6 months and annually, being available to assist on front line and work beside employees when

needed, meet weekly and monthly with staff and supervisors

*Accomplishments

Worked in unison to achieve the best result for the participant. Participants were requested for input on the processes and we

made accommodation as much as possible. My impact was to demonstrate that it was possible to hold together both

departments and also aid the participant in a more comfortable, workable environment. Participants recognized staff and gave

positive comments to the new changes. Staff was uplifted as well.

*Skills Used

Management of schedules, securities of Federal vouchers, prompt employees evaluations, negotiation skills during monthly and

weekly meetings, assertiveness, model for staff, timeliness to work daily and overtime if needed, confidentiality in regards to

staff's particular needs, accommodating those needs if as all possible. Knowledge of the WIC computer programs and

Admissions entry programs, WIndows 7 & 8, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word proficiency, Trainer for staff with the CARES

program initiated throughout the Edisto/Aiken Districts.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College - Orangeburg County, SC

2014 to 2015

License number: P47863 License type: LPN Original Issue Date: 08/28/2015 Expiration: 04/30/2018

Status: Active

Privilege To Practice: Multi-State

CPR & First Aid Certified

Current Ppd

Associate in Office Systems Technology

Midlands Technical College - Columbia, SC

1992 to 1994

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