Denise Weisner-Trnka

ad3582@r.postjobfree.com 606-***-**** Paintsville, KY

SUMMARY

Seasoned LPN with 22 years of experience, specializing in wound care, IV therapy, and patient education. Proven track record in diverse healthcare settings, including home care, rehabilitation, and confinement nursing. Seeking LPN Wound Care Certified role to leverage extensive clinical skills and compassionate patient advocacy. WORK EXPERIENCE

Prime Time Healthcare Nebraska

LPN Dec 2021 - Present

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across various settings, including assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing facilities, ensuring adherence to individual protocols and procedures.

• Manage patient medications, monitor disease progression, perform triage, administer wound care, and oversee tube feedings with a focus on accuracy and patient safety.

• Serve as a patient advocate, deliver educational support, and maintain effective communication with healthcare teams, physicians, and supervisory RNs to optimize patient outcomes. Parkview Rehabilitation Center Pikeville, KY

LPN Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and monitored long-term care residents to manage disease progression, ensuring timely and accurate medical intervention.

• Administered medications, coordinated laboratory tests, and managed physician orders and appointments, facilitating seamless patient care operations.

• Maintained effective communication with healthcare providers and reported directly to the RN supervisor, contributing to a collaborative care environment.

Rotary club of Tallahassee Defuniak Springs, FL

LPN Charge Nurse Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

• Conducted comprehensive reviews of medical records and histories, ensuring accurate medication administration records (MARs) and treatment administration records (TARs) for pediatric patients.

• Provided a range of nursing care, including triage, wound care, and assistance with ostomy and catheter management, contributing to overall camp healthcare services.

• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members to support camp activities, fulfilling additional roles such as backup lifeguard to enhance camp safety and participant well-being. Adecco Medical and Science Crestview, FL

LPN Covid Tester Dec 2019 - Aug 2021

• Conducted COVID-19 testing, ensuring accurate specimen collection, and provided comprehensive patient education on RPR testing procedures and results interpretation.

• Managed patient information and records with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality and privacy while utilizing Centrix and Epic systems for data entry and logistics.

• Upheld stringent sanitation protocols to maintain a sterile testing environment and executed administrative tasks, including insurance verification, supply ordering, and result notification. MHM SERVICES (NWFRC MAIN UNIT) Chipley, FL

Confinement Nurse Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

• Administered comprehensive nursing care, including medication management, triage, and wound care, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and patient well-being.

• Assisted physicians with minor medical procedures and provided critical patient education, enhancing the overall quality of care.

• Responded effectively to medical and psychological emergencies, demonstrating a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment. Bay County Sheriff's Jail Panama City, FL

Confinement Nurse Aug 2016 - Oct 2019

• Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and managed medication distribution, ensuring adherence to established healthcare protocols.

• Performed clinical duties such as triage, blood draws, and addressing medical and psychological emergencies, providing high-quality patient care.

• Oversaw supply procurement and delivered patient education, while also training staff on best practices within a correctional healthcare environment.

VNA OF FLORIDA Stuart, FL

Field Nurse Feb 2013 - Aug 2016

• Provided comprehensive patient care, including medication and disease management, IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, enhancing patient self-sufficiency through targeted education and training.

• Served as a patient advocate, effectively liaising with physicians and connecting individuals with community resources to support their health and well-being.

• Performed phlebotomy and assisted with clinical supervision and scheduling, ensuring efficient office operations; additionally, fulfilled roles as an on-call nurse and preceptor for new staff. MEDTECH HOME SERVICES St Lucie West, FL

Field Nurse May 2012 - Feb 2013

• Provided comprehensive nursing care, including IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, to homebound patients, ensuring adherence to individual treatment plans.

• Educated patients on self-care techniques and conducted phlebotomy, while liaising with physicians and utilizing community resources to advocate for patient needs. INTERIM HOME CARE Fort Pierce, FL

Field Nurse May 2012 - Feb 2013

• Managed comprehensive care for homebound patients, including disease and medication management, IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and enhancing patient quality of life.

• Served as a liaison between patients and physicians, coordinated access to community resources, and provided extensive education on self-care practices to empower patient independence. COMPREHENSIVE HOME CARE Port Saint Lucie, FL

Field Nurse Feb 2008 - Jul 2012

• Provided comprehensive disease and medication management, facilitating effective treatment plans and promoting patient self-sufficiency.

• Coordinated with physicians and community resources to advocate for patient needs, ensuring integrated and personalized care.

• Performed clinical procedures including IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, and phlebotomy, enhancing patient recovery and comfort.

PHYSICIAN'S CHOICE Fort Pierce, FL

Field Nurse Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to homebound patients, including medication and disease management, IV therapy, and wound and ostomy care, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and promoting patient self-sufficiency through education.

• Coordinated with healthcare professionals and utilized community resources to advocate for patient needs, while also performing administrative duties such as scheduling and managing patient records. FLORIDA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Port Saint Lucie, FL Triage Nurse Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

• Efficiently managed patient flow by conducting in-person and telephonic triage, facilitating prescription refills, and ensuring accurate documentation for office visits and surgical procedures.

• Contributed to team effectiveness by providing phlebotomy services, maintaining essential logs, coordinating schedules, and supporting the training of floor staff. AMERICA'S HEALTH CHOICE Port Saint Lucie, FL

Office Manager -LP Aug 2001 - Aug 2005

• Managed a team of 44 healthcare professionals, ensuring efficient patient scheduling, triage, and coordination of referrals, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries.

• Oversaw center operations, including supply procurement, budget monitoring, staff education, and provision of direct patient care such as IV therapy and wound care. EDUCATION

Indian River State College

Associate in Arts (AA) in LPN

Fort Pierce, FL

Jun 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

IV Certification Jul 2004

Compact State Nurse License Jun 2004

Wound Care Certified May 2022

BLS Certification May 2023

Compact State Nurse License Jul 2023

NPI Apr 2007

CPR Certification Mar 2023

SKILLS

EMR Systems • Triage • Medication Administration • Nursing • Experience Administering Injections • Critical Care Experience • Patient Care • Venipuncture • Medical Office Experience • Customer Service • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Powerpoint • Practice Management • English • Microsoft Outlook • Care Plans • Communication Skills • EHR Systems

• Documentation Review • Organizational Skills • Microsoft Word • Tube Feeding • Vital Signs • Catheter Care • Epic

• Medical Records • Supervising Experience • Caregiving • Infection Control Training • Hospital Experience • Case Management • Phlebotomy • Medical Terminology • Home Care • Office Management • Management • Wound Care

(10+ Years) • Employee Orientation • Laboratory Experience • Nurse Management • Athenahealth • Cerner

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