Practical Nurse Licensed
Resume:
Ratrina Keys, lpn
*** ***** ******* ******, *********, MS 39090
662-***-**** *************@*****.***
Qualifications Profile
Dedicated and compassionate 17-year Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive experience providing exceptional care to pediatric, adult, developmentally disabled and medically fragile patients.
Proficient in delivering healthcare services in diverse settings, including homes, hospitals, and clinics.
Skilled in assessing patient needs, carrying out care plans, and administering treatments with a focus on ensuring the well-being and comfort of individuals under my care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, their families, and healthcare teams.
Prior authorization experience for medical treatments.
Adaptable and quick-thinking in high-pressure situations, capable of making sound decisions to address medical emergencies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, providing skilled and autonomous nursing care with a focus on patient well-being.
Knowledgeable in collecting and analyzing clinical data, utilizing medical equipment and technology to enhance patient care and maintain accurate health records.
Committed to staying current with industry advancements and continuously improving skills to provide the highest standard of nursing care.
Exposure and usage of multiple patient electronic medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
EXPERIENCE
Infinity Healthcare Services
Contract Nurse
Various Skilled Nursing Facilities, Jackson, MS 08/2022-Present
- Fulfill short-term and long-term contract assignments as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) across diverse skilled nursing facilities.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, implement individualized care plans, and administer prescribed medications in accordance with established standards and protocols.
- Adapt quickly to different facility environments, ensuring seamless integration into diverse healthcare teams.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and support staff, to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Collect various information from assessment to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation, adhering to facility policies and regulatory requirements.
-Supervise nursing aids/assistants.
-Provide medical care and treatment according to physician orders.
- Build positive relationships with patients, residents and their families, offering compassionate and patient-centered care. As well as education on disease processes, medications, procedures, etc
- Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in managing various responsibilities and tasks inherent in each unique contract assignment.
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Staff Nurse
Kosciusko, MS 01/2016-08/2022
- Provide skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinic setting as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, set up and prepare medical treatment rooms and implement care plans with a focus on meeting the unique needs of acutely ill individuals.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory standards for optimal patient outcomes.
-Efficiently manage appointments and maintain meticulous records while performing essential clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
-Reviewed documentation to ensure quality of care was being performed.
-Follow documentation guidelines for clear and concise decision-making within quality care guidelines
-Appropriately refer members for further care engagement when needed utilizing multidisciplinary approach.
-Participate in special projects when needed.
Mallory Community Health Center 12/2015- 01/2016
Triage Staff Nurse
Durant, MS
- Serve as a proficient triage nurse in a busy clinical setting, assessing patient symptoms and determining the urgency of medical needs.
- Conduct thorough telephone screenings, and coordinate timely appointments or referrals based on patient conditions.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and efficient patient care, while maintaining precise documentation of triage interactions.
- Proficiently perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to draw blood samples from patients.
- Ensure proper specimen collection, labeling, and handling, adhering to established protocols and maintaining a sterile and safe environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients to alleviate concerns, provide clear instructions for pre-blood draw preparations, and collaborate with laboratory staff for accurate specimen processing.
-Manually abstract data from EMR to evaluate opportunities for quality assurance and improvement, patient satisfaction, and improve business strategy.
EDUCATION
Continuing education for licensure renewal Ongoing
License Practical Nursing 07/2006
Holmes Community College, Grenada, MS
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
License Practical Nursing License, State of Mississippi Compact 2006- Present
License Practical Nursing Certification 09/2016-Present
Basic Life Support 2006-Present
SKILLS
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-Community Health -Data Abstraction
-Prior Authorization -Data Collection
-Chart Review -Various EMR Systems
REFERENCES
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