Practical Nurse Wound Care

KILEY LATOW

Deltona, FL *****

Cell: 386-***-****

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Dedicated Practical Nurse graduate (Licensure pending exam 09/17/19) with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. 8 years experience offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management. Good organization and time management skills

Charting and filing

Electronic medical records

Basic patient care (incl. taking temperature,

catheterization, wound care etc.)

Patient monitoring

Administering medications

02 treatment

Trach care

Teamwork

BLS certified

Healthcare platforms

Patient triaging

Samples collection

Multi-tasking and prioritization

IV drug therapy management

Tracheostomy care

Wound care expertise

09/2019 to Current

BRIGHTSTAR CARE

Sanford, FL

Licensed Practical Nurse

Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures. Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment. Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination. Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

01/2019 to 08/2019

SUNCOAST VEIN AND VASCULAR CLINIC

Port Orange, FL

Medical Assistant

Performed wide range of clerical tasks, including imaging, transcription and verifying work to keep office workflows running smoothly.

Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.

Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues. Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.

Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency. Collected forms, copied insurance cards and verified benefits to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.

Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues. Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs. Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.

Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions. Sterilized medical instruments as needed.

Ordered and received disposable supplies and created SAP purchase orders. SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE): MEDICAL ASSISTING

Keiser University, Daytona Beach, FL

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS 08/2018

Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL

PRACTICAL NURSING 08/2019

Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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