Patient Care Practical Nurse
Resume:
GINA ROSEN
Licensed Practical Nurse
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LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Practical Nurse LP49842
Reiki Master
Certified Yoga Instructor
SKILLS
GI tube feeding manually and pump administration feeds by the Kangaroo.
Tracheostomy care, suctioning and oral care.
RST, Mono Spots, Flu tests, EKGs, Cauterizations, UA tests, Glucose readings, Simple wound care, Vision screenings, hearing tests, assisting during simple suturing.
Ventilator care and management. Nebulizer treatments, Chest compression vests,
Administration of Vaccines, Allergy injections, Sub Q & IM injections.
Managed Flu Clinics
E Clinical Software
Microsoft Office
TRAINING/EDUCATION
AAS. Nassau Community College Merchandising, Business and Buying
BA. Ashford University Organizational Management
MHA. Trident University, Masters in Health Administration
BLS trained and certified, Emergency Airway Management
Ventilator trained certification
EXPERIENCE
CVS Minute Clinic - Covid Tester and Hub Nurse
1/2021 – Present Eldersburg, Maryland
Register patients, document information of what is the patient's ailment, questions regarding MinuteClinic services
Take and document vital signs, assess patient symptoms and order tests needed for the NP to diagnose and treat the patient.
Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and appropriate computer ordering codes
Knowledge of vaccine schedule, reviewing standing orders, preparing, and administering vaccines to patients,
Perform CLIA waived point of care testing on patients.
Collect specimens for Covid testing and process results in house,
Prepare specimens for send out and maintain integrity according laboratory collection policies.
Order and maintain supplies for the clinic
Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and appropriate computer ordering codes.
Perform additional medical services that fall within the licensure of an LVN/LPN under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Keeping Clinical Rooms clean, uncluttered and suitable for patient care
Follows universal precautions in cleaning up or disposing of any blood of body fluids.
Maxim Healthcare - Private School Nurse
10/2018 – 1/2021 Frederick, Maryland
Developed, implement and update clients 485 plan of care, Optimized wellness levels of medically fragile children as an LPN, assessed, monitored symptoms, vital signs, documents before school and reassess if needed. Document patients progress through out school day on activity level and educational learning.
Educated and supervised the patient and family members regarding self-care techniques, prevention strategies and nursing care needs.
Worked independently to deliver, coordinate quality patient care based on plan of care, teaching the family, providing continuous observation, assessments of patient’s condition and care needs.
Reports significant changes to supervisor and physician, records in patient profile, uses nursing skills and sound clinical judgment in caring patients.
Medpeds - Triage Nurse
11/2013 – 10/2018 Laurel, Maryland
Manage triage calls for 8 physician practice, utilizing electronic medical records, 40-50 daily portal messages, 40-65 incoming calls on daily basis, 30-50 outgoing calls on daily basis.
Extensive pediatric and adult assessment for homecare, care plans, educate and knowledge of the Barton Schmitt Pediatric Protocols
Documenting all calls received in, triage the incoming calls, assessing and prioritizing, the urgency of a visit or if need to be referred to the hospital emergency.
Triage and recommend safe care for the patients based on situation, typing a nurse note, summary of symptoms, and plan of care. Liaison to communicate patients’ needs with physician for final care plan identifying ongoing or new problems and developing a plan of care based on a patient needs.
Reviewing lab results and radiology tests with patient and sending message to the physician for final plan.
Instructing patients on proper management of diseases such as High Cholesterol, Diabetes, blood pressure, and educating preventive measures to stop or slow down the disease process.
Completing forms and scheduling face to face visits for Medicare for Home care evaluations or Durable medical equipment
Review patients’ chart and see alternative medications can be prescribed.
Submit prior authorizations through cover my meds electronically with documented trial and failures of alternative medications and reasons why formulary medications have failed, research and type of denial for prior authorizations and submit appeal letter.
Type letters on behalf of the patient relating to insurance, employment, school, disabilities, and following HIPAA.
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Pediatric Associates - LPN Floor Nurse
3/2012 – 11/2013 Ellicott City, Maryland
Ability to build a rapport with patient's families, Utilizing the EHR system Office Practicum to document patient’s intake notes, Family HX, Past Medical HX and parents’ concern. Triage parents’ concerns for their children from the nurse’s line.
Assess situations & use critical thinking skills to see if child needs to be sent to the ER, or schedule same day sick appointment or able to provide homecare advice and monitor child's condition.
Provided high quality patient care & patience to 35 patients per shift ages newborn to 23 years old. Knowledge of the rate of growth and development for children from infancy through adolescence and focus on reducing the fear in children's mind and facilitate problem solving for physicians for diagnostic purposes.
Provide ordered PO medications, nebulizer machines for treatments w/ oxygen, set up seasonal flu clinics.
Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations with their children, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put parents at ease.
Educate or train patients’ caretakers about disease prevention and health maintenance.
Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.
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