Health Care Support Services
Resume:
Loretta A. Rodgers, MsAc./LPN/ LMT
Payson, AZ 85541
Cell: 602-***-****
EDUCATION
PHOENIX INSTITUTE OF ACUPUNCTURE
AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE 2012-2016
Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Master’s Degree 12/2016
SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS 2008-2009
Reflexology/Massage Therapy Program
Certificate of Completion. 12/2009
Licensed 2/2010
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Arts Degree 1976-1984
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Practical Nursing Program 1995
Licensed 1997
Surgical Technology Program 1992
RIO SOLADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Emergency Medical Technology Course 1978
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nursing Prerequisites 1984
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WORK EXPERIENCE
RIM COUNTRY HEALTH CARE
807 W. Longhorn Rd
Payson, AZ 85541
11/09/2023 to Present
LPN MDS Coordinator/Manager- LTC/Skilled Rehab/Behavioral center. Responsible for completing all MDS documentation on every resident which is sent to Centers For Medicare Services. This position coordinates all members of the healthcare team. Also responsible for new admit chart audits, care plan revisions, doctor orders audit. As a manager, filled in, when necessary for nurses calling off, answering questions regarding care of residents and taking monthly call.
MOGOLLON TREATMENT CENTER
306 W AERO DR
PAYSON, AZ 85541
11/2022 TO PRESENT
LPN- Mogollon Substance and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Center. Perform all duties of LPN scope which include administering medical detox regime using anti-psychotic, anxiolytics, narcotic reversal drugs (Suboxone, Subutex, etc). Perform assessments on patients during the detox period. Responsible for proper charting. Responsible for Intakes and Discharges of patients. Communicating with providers and pharmacy.
CVS MINUTE CLINIC LPN-
4430 E Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
3/2019 TO PRESENT
LPN – Minute Clinic. Perform all aspects of nursing care within LPN scope such as all vaccinations, POCT testing, assessing vital signs, entering all information into EPIC patient record system. Ordering of supplies, assisting with exams. Venipuncture for ordered blood work. Maintaining all POCT tests to insure accuracy of results with control testing. Customer service.
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SELF-EMPLOYED ACPUNCTURE, MASSAGE/REFLEXOLOGY/AESTHETICS BUSINESS
HEART 2 HEART RADIANT REFLEXIONS WELLNESS & AESTHETICS CENTER
2451 E Baseline Rd, Ste 310
Gilbert, AZ 85234
2009-PRESENT (as of 3/2023 moved to Payson and closed business)
Provide massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, reiki, aesthetic services, cupping, and other traditional Chinese modalities.
Currently completing acupuncture board exams for license.
HEALTH CARE CORE CURRICULUM INSTRUCTOR
MARICOPA SKILLS CENTER - 1245 E. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034-4101
Michael Metzger, Dean Dean of Instruction, 602-***-****
January 2004 to June 2006
Instructed a diversified student (both culturally and with respect to various age groups) population seeking entrance into the Nursing, Medical Billing/Coding and Medical Assisting career fields.
Wrote curriculum for the health care core classes (Medical Terminology Legal Ethical Issues in Health care, Health and Wellness, Work Place Behaviors, Health Care Today, Communication and Teamwork, Decision Making) Along with
providing instruction and coordination of the above courses, l formulated a hybrid course in anatomy & physiology in fulfillment of the Medical Assisting Program requirements.
Compiled manual for all of the core curriculum classes that was used by this school (these classes included Health Care Issues, Legal/Ethical Issues, Communication and Teamwork, Decision Making, Personal Health and Wellness, Medical Terminology, Workplace Behavior). This enabled a reduction in cost to the students as well as the Department of Medical Assisting
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Maricopa Community College District, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
1997- to Present
Adjunct for Surgical Technology Program (1997- Gateway Community College). I was a clinical as well as classroom instructor.
Subsequent to this I have been an instructor for the health care core curriculum courses at various community colleges within this district. These classes are a series of pre-requisites for all students entering any of the health fields.
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TRANSCRIPTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
LAMB Transcription – 6609 E. Regina St., Mesa, AZ 85215
February 1988 to December 1993
Owned and operated a medical transcription service. I provided transcription for various medical specialties.
WILLIAM E. DEYDEN, M.D.
William E. Deyden, M.D. – 1520 South Dobson Rd., Ste 311, Mesa, AZ 85202
June 1980 to September 2003
In 1979 set up this surgeon’s office from the ground up. Functioned as front/back office manager.
Assisted in office procedures. I have worked with this surgeon, through the years
Most recent level of care was as a Certified First Assistant. I worked in the office as well as following surgeon to the various operating rooms assisting on all general surgical procedures.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Mayo Clinic – 13400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
June 1996 to March 1997
Surgical Tech for outpatient surgery center.
CST/LPN LABOR & DELIVERY
Desert Samaritan Hospital – 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202
Surgical Technologist
Post-Partum LPN
Anesthesia Technician
UTILIZATION REVIEW
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona, 8220 N. 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, 602-***-****
Utilization Review Dept
Reviewed claims for medical necessity for reimbursement. This involved communicating with providers contracted with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, contacting patients regarding benefits, and contacting employers regarding employee coverage of medical benefits. There was also coordination with the case managers and physicians within Blue Cross/Blue Shield when there was a question of medical necessity. This was a part-time position.
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