Tamela Parkinson

Energetic and Organized

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I have been working as an LPN for 32 years. I have pediatric, Rehabilitation, GYN clinic and Med-surg experience. I have BS in healthcare Management and training in Project management. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience:

Clinic LPN

Novant Health: Forsyth Family Medicine

I do venipuncture for lab orders as needed. Triage calls from patients and collect data pertaining to call then send to providers. Refill medications per pharmacy or patients request after meeting all metrics. Review patients charts prior to appointments to accurately address and follow up with on next appointment with providers.

LPN Pediatric home health

Bayada Pediatric Home Nursing - High Point, NC

April 2022 to Present

I am sitting with child with disabilities. I do trach care and suction as needed. Monitor airway and O2 saturation due to pt has sleep apnea. I also provide enternal feedings via Mikey button. Triage Nurse

Trellis Supportive Care - Winston-Salem, NC

March 2021 to Present

I triage calls from family or patients and see how I can guide them in treating symptoms or issues. I will call MD if need be to get medications for them to treat symptoms. I will also schedule nurse appointment for PT if needed. I will make visits if needed. I follow all Medicare guidelines. Pre-Certification Nurse for Medicare

Aetna Insurance

June 2012 to Present

• Medicare guidelines with CMS manuals

• Precertification and Predeterminations for Medicare

• Project management for million-dollar account

• Education of health concerns to patients

• Productivity is at 120%

Home Healthcare LPN

Maxim Home Healthcare

January 2012 to June 2012

I would sit with children with physical handicaps such as tracheostomy, ventilators, Oxygen, Tube Feeding. I would do seizure protocol and administer medication and do Tracheostomy care. LPN

Veterans Administration Hospital

May 2001 to January 2012

• Instrumental in starting first Woman's clinic in Veterans Administration hospital

• Data collection of all test and results

• Education in health issues and medication management to patients.

• Guided Veterans in the steps for filing paperwork for disability claims LPN Charge Nurse

Pulaski Hospital Home Health

March 1995 to May 2001

• Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the home settings.

• Managed nurses visit according to MD orders and insurance

• Managed all phases of care cycle for geriatric patients.

• Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing new nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.

• Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts to care treatment and one-on-one communications.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapist to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.

• Assisted with End of Life Care in the Home settings

• Venipunctures for blood work for CBC, BMP, PT, PT w/INR as well as collect U/A via clean catch and Straight Cath

Education

MBA in Healthcare Management

Jack Welch Business Management University

Present

Associates Degree of Paralegal in Paralegal

Kaplan University

May 2012

Licensed Practical Nurse degree

Giles County Vocational School

March 1990

BS in healthcare management

Columbia Southern University

Nursing Licenses

PN

Expires: May 2022

State: VA

Skills

• BS Health Care Management

• Project management for 1-million-dollar account for NC State Health Plan

• Efficient in Microsoft office

• Proficient at doing presentations to large groups of people

• Managed several employees on projects

• Using analytical skills developed and implemented wellness program that increased engagement

• Active in LifeNet (organ donation) company where I have done 2 speeches to grieving families of loved ones who have donated their organs and a grief companion

• Instrumental in setting up the first woman's clinic in the Veterans Administration hospital

• Efficient in CMS guidelines and billing

• Working knowledge of government programs and regulations

• Nurse Management

• Healthcare Management

• Case Management

• Crisis Intervention

• Nursing

• Tube Feeding

• Medication Administration

• Project Management

• Home Care

• EMR Systems

• Infection Control Training

• Triage

• Employee Orientation

• Laboratory Experience

• Experience Administering Injections

• Hospice Care

• Data Collection

• Vital Signs

Certifications and Licenses

LPN

BLS Certification

Assessments

Data entry: Accuracy — Highly Proficient

September 2020

Entering data quickly and accurately

Full results: Highly Proficient

Patient-focused care — Proficient

August 2020

Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Proficient

Clinical judgment — Expert

July 2020

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Expert

Project timeline management — Familiar

June 2020

Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables. Full results: Familiar

Medical terminology — Proficient

February 2021

Understanding and using medical terminology

Full results: Proficient

Electronic health records: Best practices — Familiar August 2020

Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Familiar

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