licensed practical nurse
Resume:
Yolanda Turner LPN
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Professional Overview
Dedicated and qualified healthcare professional with doctor’s office, skilled nursing facility, and military experience
Able to work independently, professionally, while meeting deadlines
Dependable and knowledgeable with attention to detail in documentation
Adaptable and competent with ability to work with diverse patient population
Practice within scope of Alabama Board of Nursing
Skill strengths include
Pain management
Geriatric care
Phlebotomy
Credentials: Alabama # 2-048471
Certifications: BLS(CPR/AED)
Membership: Phi Theta Kappa, current subscription Neurology Now and Medscape
Highlights of Professional Overview
Private Physician Office
Instrumental in helping pain management specialist with satellite location build practice from less than 100 to more than 500 patients in one year period
Time management and organization skills tending at times at least 25 patients daily
Complete initial assessments and prior authorizations, educate patient, send orders for physical therapy, diagnostic test, and referrals for surgical consults
Optimal level of care given attributing to growth of practice
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Supervised four to six CNA assigned to unit of 119 bed facility, made rounds with MD, administered medications, ensured safety of patients, educate family
Assist with development of care plans as Restorative nurse, met with family member for review of care plan and goals, supervised two CNA assigned to 119 bed facility, completed prior authorizations
Performed venipuncture, IV therapy, gastrostomy feedings/replacements, and wound care
Military
Enlisted US Army Reserve 27 January 1997 MOS 91C10, Honorable Discharge 25 April 2005
Member of treatment team during Medrete, Ecuador, received Army Achievement Medal
Support during military convoy, received Certificate of Achievement
Support during Operation Roving Sands, received Certificate of Appreciation
Completed Clinical Sustainment Training, received Army Achievement Medal
Education
Wallace Community College Selma, Selma, AL
Certificate, licensed practical nurse 1997-1998
U S Army Reserve, 75th CSH, Tuscaloosa, AL
Military Occupational Skill, 91C10(licensed practical nurse) 1997-2003
Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL
Some college, Business Administration, 2002
Some college, Early Childhood Development, 2016, GPA 3.5
Volunteer
Decatur General Hospital
Prostate Screening, venipuncture, 2007 and 2008
Experience
Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center
5968 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35757
January 2017 to present, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate verbally/written to patient/family/other healthcare professionals, assist nurse assistant, educate nurse assist/family member/patient, maintain/use equipment appropriately, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
North Alabama Pain Services
1852 Beltline Rd SW Suite G
Decatur, AL 35601
March 2008 to January 2017, Staff Nurse
North Alabama Pain Services
9238 Madison Blvd Suite 100
Madison, AL 35758
2012 to January 2017, Staff Nurse
$21 per hour, 5 days per week
Obtain vital signs, perform assessment, assist physician with procedure such as trigger point injections/sacroiliac injections/lumbar epidural injections, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, complete prior authorization forms from insurance providers for medications ordered by physician/precertification forms from insurance providers for diagnostic test or procedure ordered by physician, complete orders for surgical consults/physical therapy/diagnostic test, educate patient, direct laboratory personnel, phone triage, communicate verbally/written with patient/family member other healthcare professionals, order material for procedures, ability to lift greater than 30 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull, maintain equipment and use equipment properly
Alabama Pain Center
600 Whitesport Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
July 2007-March 2008, Level 8 nurse
$16 per hour, 5 days per week
Obtain vital signs, complete prior authorization forms from insurance provider for medication ordered by physician/precertification forms from insurance providers for diagnostic test or procedures ordered by physician, patient education, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, phone triage, communicate verbally/written with patient/family member/other healthcare professionals, ability to lift greater than 30 pounds/bend/twist, maintain equipment and use equipment appropriately, type greater than 30 wpm
Madison Manor
3891 Sullivan Street
Madison, AL 357**-****-****
2006-2007, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, advocate for patient and family member, assist nurse assistant, ability to lift greater than 50lbs/bend/ twist/push/pull, maintain equipment and use equipment appropriately, communicate written/verbally to patient/family/other healthcare professionals, educate nurse assist/family/patient
Sunbridge Skilled Nursing Facility
1350 14th Ave SE
Decatur, AL 35601
2006-2006, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate written/verbally with patient/other healthcare professionals, assist nurse assistant, ability to lift greater than 50lbs/bend/twist/push/pull, maintain equipment and use equipment appropriately
Decatur Health and Rehabilitation Center
2326 Morgan Avenue
Decatur, AL 35601
2001-2006, Charge Nurse and Restorative Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, develop care plans, ensure care plan followed by staff/family member, update care plan as goals met or change occur, complete prior authorization forms from insurance provider for medications ordered by physician,
communicate verbally/written to patient/family/other healthcare professionals, assist nurse assistant, educate nurse assistant/family/patient, maintain equipment and use equipment appropriately, maintain budget, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center
5968 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35757
2001-2001, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate verbally/written to patient/family/other healthcare professionals, assist nurse assistant, educate nurse assist/family member/patient, maintain/use equipment appropriately, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
Camden Nursing Facility
550 Ponderosa Drive
Camden, AL 36726
2000-2000, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate verbally/written to patient/family/other healthcare professionals, assist nurse assistant, educate nurse assist/family member/patient, maintain/use equipment appropriately, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
Heritage Health Care and Rehab
1101 Snows Mill Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
1999-2000, Charge Nurse
Supervise nurse assistants, ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate verbally/written with patient/family/other healthcare professional, educate nurse assistant/patient/family member, maintain/use equipment appropriately, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
Druid City Hospital
809 University Boulevard E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
1999-1999, Medical/Surgical Nurse
Ensure patient safety, obtain vital signs, perform patient assessment, administer medication, monitor patient response to medication, communicate verbally/written to patient/family/other healthcare professional, educate patient, ability to lift greater than 50 pounds/bend/twist/push/pull
References
Melinda Bowers, RN 256-***-****
Mary Parham, RN 256-***-****
Beronica Goodwin, LPN 256-***-****
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