To: adccbw@r.postjobfree.com

Mina Van Wheeler

*** ******* ***. **********, ** 23707

Mobile: 757-***-****

Email: adccbw@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a FT position as an LPN.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

· 10 years experience as an LPN

· U.S. Navy Petty Officer (Honorable Discharge) with experience in mgmt. and safety

· Ability to adjust to wide ranges of personalities

· Efficient in dealing with difficult situations in a timely manner

· Profound in the delegation of subordinates and maintaining proper protocol

(Management/Health and Safety Inspection Knowledge) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

04/19-12/19: PRN LPN Eastern State Hospital Williamsburg, VA

(Mental Health/Psych.)

Duties Include: Administer medication, transcribe orders, obtain VS’s, assess blood sugar, provide pt care and document findings, monitor pt behavior and redirect any behavior that needs redirecting to facilitate best needs for patient as well as surroundings coupled with safety for all patients and staff; assess eating habits and how social behaviors are adjusted; document all findings and/or recommendations for patients and discuss care plans with family, patient, and nursing/medical staff to promote progress and document all findings.

11/17-11/19: FT Charge Nurse at Norfolk Health and Rehab

(LTC and Rehab)

Duties Include: Supervised CNAs and provided direct patient care in accordance with state, federal and MFA Nursing Policies and Procedures; assist in the development/implementation of patient care plans; identifies patient goals/approaches; resolves patient/family concerns; and summarizes concerns for Clinical Unit Manager; versatile role in absence or short of staff; administer medications; wound care and monitoring of nutrition for patients including preventative maintenance on skin breakdown; document all findings of progress or concerns; discuss care plans, progress, and medical concerns with providers.

02/16-11/17: FT Utilization Review Nurse II at Anthem (Insurance Reviews/Approvals)

Duties Include: Collaborated with healthcare providers to promote the most appropriate, highest quality and effective use of diagnostic imaging to ensure quality member outcomes, and to optimize member benefits; received preauthorization requests from front-line intake; conducted initial medical necessity clinical screening; determined if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or required additional medical necessity review; conducted initial medical necessity review of out of network preauthorization requests for services requested outside of the client health plan network; notified ordering physician or rendering service provider office of the preauthorization determination decision; documented the results of the initial clinical review and determination in the precertification computer system. 06/14-02/16: FT Contract Hampton VA Medical Center

(Med Surg)

Duties Include: Served as a Practical Nurse on the Med Surge Unit at the VA Hampton Hospital in Hampton, VA (4 East); performed or assisted in the performance of a number of specialized medical and minor surgical procedures as needed; administered prescribed medications; observed and promptly notified charge nurse/RN and/or physician of adverse physical and emotional reactions to the medications; performed procedures such as IV insertion, EKG’s, urinary catheterizations, cardiac monitoring on the telemetry unit, 24 hr. urine collections; lab and blood collections, flu immunizations, assist RN’s with assessments and help with paperwork, perform patient care; obtain VS’s; conduct hourly rounds on patients to ensure patient satisfaction and proper care; assist patients in transferring to their appointments safely; performed emergency procedures when necessary; wound care; cardiac codes; recognize the nature of emergencies and provided first aid in accordance with emergency protocols; performed CPR when needed; conducted patient and family teaching with proper documentation.

05/12-05/14: FT Naphcare at HRRJ

(Correctional Nursing)