Staff Nurse Patient Care

Lynn Stafford

Staff nurse Sierra Vista, AZ *****

****.********@*****.*** - 843-***-****

Objective:

Obtain a position with an organization which will utilize my experience and training while offering opportunities for advancement and growth. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Nursing experience encompassing areas of MED/SURG, OB/GYN, Urology and Internal Medicine. Admission and patient care, triage of patients in examination room, speculum exams, administer Non-Stress tests, patient teaching (New OB and Diabetic), assist with exams as well as outpatient surgery.

• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport and communications with physicians and families • Strong organizational, technical, and planning skills • Detail oriented with excellent follow-through • Function effectively as team player or leader • Flexible and adaptable; rapidly assimilates new ideas and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Recently took time off for personal and health reasons. During this time, I had surgery which prevented me from being active on my feet. Since then, I am recovered and ready to be in a clinic/hospital setting.

Registered Nurse Case Manager-Adobe Care and Wellness-3/2018-6/2020

Daily case management of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: to include assistance obtaining MD appointments, Authorization of medications, transportation assistance, durable medical goods, as well as performing, Health Risk Assessments.

Nurse Educator-Rx Crossroads-2012-Currently

Teaching newly diagnosed patients with MS and Crohn’s, how to administer injections safely in home. (Ensures proper administration AND compliance).

Triage Nurse – Positive Reinforcement – May 2016 to May 2017

Home based triage nursing for approximately 3,000 providers over 13 states •In charge of after-hours call for all ages• Emphasis on pediatric, geriatric and obstetrics/gynecology triage.

Staff nurse Boulder Medical Center - September 2013 to September 2015

Injections, Non-Stress tests • Patient Teaching • Triage patients • Assist with patient examinations and procedures

Sickle Cell Center - November 2012 to September 2013

Triage patients • Patient teaching • Assist with exams • Schedule procedures and pre authorization • Nurse calls • Refill prescriptions • Audiometry testing • EKGs • Pulmonary testing

Staff nurse Triad Women's Center - September 2011 to November 2012

Phlebotomy, IV's, injections, Non-Stress tests • Patient teaching • Assist patient examinations • Patient history and physical

Asheville Urology Associates - November 2010 to July 2011

Assist with patient examinations • Perform urodynamics examinations

Patient education Clinical Supervisor WNC OB - October 2009 to July 2011

Telephone triage • Administer Non-Stress tests • Evaluate new OB patients • Manage staff/schedule

Staff Nurse Low Country OB - Mount Pleasant, SC - October 2002 to March 2003

Staff Nurse Nantahala Women's Healthcare - August 1998 to September 2002

Triage patients • Pre-op and Post-op teaching • Schedule surgeries • Assist with all exams of OB/GYN patients • Do initial OB teaching • Assist with Bladder Testing RN visits to homebound patients for evaluation

Olsten Home Health Care - September 1997 to August 1998

Insulin care • Wound care • Vitals • IV therapy • Patient education

LPN/RN University of Kentucky OB/GYN Clinic - August 1994 to June 1998

Previous responsibilities plus: • Assist with resident’s exam

OB/GYN Clinic Dr. Mike & Scott Guiler, OB - January 1991 to June 1994

Work in 2 physician practice • Above responsibilities

Veteran Admin MED/SURG - September 1990 to January 1991 Hospital, LPN • Triage patients • Med/Surg setting • Orient new employees

EDUCATION

Associate in Nursing Program Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, VA 1995 Vocational in Nursing Program School - H - Huntington, WV 1990 Marshall University - Huntington, WV 1985 to 1988

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