Licensed Practical Nurse
Resume:
Tunesia Lyons
HealthCare Professional
Macon, GA 31210
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Health Services Coordinator
CorrectHealth - Atlanta, GA
2015 to Present
Responsible for providing medical services that are clinically appropriate, administered timely, and safely to the inmate population.
• Provide patient education and monitoring. Includes scheduling patient for off site referrals.
• Record and report monthly statistical data
• Assists in maintaining accreditation with NCCHC and the Medical Association of Georgia
• Documents assessment findings, interventions, and evaluations in EMR system in a timely, accurate and complete fashion.
• Accurately assessed immunization requirements of patients.
• Attends and participates in in-services/continuing education activities as directed.
• Observes, documents and reports to provider: patient condition, reactions to treatment or medications and significant incidents as they occur.
• Regularly ensures exam room and lab are adequately stocked.
• Orders supplies for the medical clinic and administrative office.
• Ensures cleanliness of patient care environment according to Center policies.
• Performs nurse sick calls.
Professional Experience, Con's
Private Duty Nurse
Pediatria Health Care - Forsyth, GA
2012 to 2016
Provide services to patients that need in-home monitoring, those who require adjustments to treatment regimens often, and patients with medical conditions that require frequent assessments and care plan changes.
Key Results:
● Consistently praised for efficient handling of medical and administrative duties (e.g., patient advocacy, maintaining medical records, and administering prescribed medication) that allowed medical personnel to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
● Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures.
● Provide therapeutic care to patients to help in the healing process.
● Provide education and explanations to family members, guardians and caregivers to ensure a better knowledge of how to care for the patient.
● Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
Private Duty Nurse
Pediatric Services of America - Macon, GA
2010 to 2016
Performed nursing care in private home. Observed, evaluated and recorded all patients cares and treatment performed.
● Administered medications, treatments, dressings and other nursing services. Ensured to accurately follow physician's instructions in records and files.
● Identified appropriate healthy environment when treating patients at private home. Documented patient care information and passed it on to their family for continual care.
● Monitored the health of the patient by recording all vital signs and making notes for any anomalies' discovered.
● Performed educational discussions with family members to ensure they are caring for the patient in my absence. Maintain adequate supplies and all necessary equipment. Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health - Macon, GA
2008 to 2009
Supervised non- licensed personnel to ensure the administration duties are updated daily and followed- up on a daily basis.
● Performed nursing care for sixty (60) residents by administering medications, maintained clinical files, and completed any incidents forms with investigation and documentation.
● Conducted end of- the- shift inventory of records, medications and daily upkeep of patient's files.
● Primary nurse to administer flu vaccinations that are scheduled annually. Observed, evaluated and recorded all patients cares and treatment performed.
● Administered medications, treatments, dressings and other nursing services. Ensured to accurately follow physician's instructions in records and files. Professional Experience, Con's
Certified Medical Assistant
Visiting Physician's Association - Atlanta, GA
2003 to 2007
Conducted visits to assisted living facilities for the elderly and private homes.
● Administered vaccines, treatments and performed routine laboratory tests. Measured vital signs to ensure the pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure are recorded. Documented all results in patient files.
● Performed electrocardiographs, venipuncture, and routine diagnostic to assist in the advocacy of the patient.
Certified Medical Assistant
Pride Medical Inc - Atlanta, GA
2000 to 2003
Educated patients on the importance of complying with medication regimen and maintaining accurate records to track progress of patient.
● Administered vaccines, treatments and performed routine laboratory tests. Measured vital signs to ensure the pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure are recorded. Documented all results in patient files.
● Performed electrocardiographs, venipuncture, EKG, X- Rays, vision screening, sigmoidoscopy and routine diagnostic to assist in the advocacy of the patient.
● Contacted pharmacies to renew open and maintain prescriptions for patients. Education
Associate in Business Management
Central Georgia Technical College - Macon, GA
October 2017 to May 2019
Diploma in Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College - Macon, GA
2008
Diploma in Dialysis Technician
Georgia Medical Institute - Decatur, GA
2003
Diploma in Medical Assisting
Medix School - Smyrna, GA
1999
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Wyandanch Memorial High School - Wyandanch, NY
September 1986 to June 1990
Skills
• Experience Administering Injections
• Vital Signs
• EMR Systems
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Experience
• Triage
• Medical Imaging
• Medication Administration
• Medical Office Experience
• Patient Care
• Supervising Experience
• Caregiving
• Nursing
• Dialysis Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Records
• Home Care
• Office Management
• Quality Assurance
• Data collection
• Typing
• Medical Scheduling
• Phone Etiquette
Certifications and Licenses
CPR & First Aid
February 2022 to February 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
March 2021 to March 2023
Licensed Insurance Agent
March 2022 to March 2024
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