Medical Technician Lead Nurse
Resume:
Paula D. Gold
Midlothian, Virginia 23112
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Professional Objective Summary
I am an energetic, hardworking individual who works well independently and with others. Each job is viewed as an opportunity to grow. New opportunities afford me the ability to broaden my knowledge and expand my career as a professional nurse. Educational History
J Sargeant Reynolds School of Nursing (RN Nursing Program) 2014-2017 Petersburg Practical Nursing Program (LPN & Certified Nursing Assistant) 2000 Health Science Practical Nursing (Diploma) 1999
Professional Employment History
Lifestyle & Wellness Medical Center Clinical Coordinator 8/19 – Present
Answer multiple phone lines, scheduling, billing, order medical supplies
Transcribe doctor orders
Administer medication and health/wellness education
Administer weight loss consultations, initial visit assessments, weight loss counseling
Assist in liposuction and other minor surgical procedures Richmond Treatment Center Lead Nurse 10/17 – 08/19
Nurse interviews: teach/ train all new nurse hires, ordering of supplies, organization and other duties as needed.
Transcribe doctor orders and input them into Methasoft for dosing instructions.
Work hand in hand with the doctor to ensure all patients are seen
Perform billing episode entries and adjustments
Perform monthly documentation report reviews
Perform PMP downloads and documentations in Methasoft
Provide Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews to ensure compliancy with documentation
Trained and Certified as Pharmacy Technician
Sharon Y. Johnson & Associates LPN Case Manager 10/14 – 05/16
Worked independently with multiple clients who had innumerable needs in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities
Established strong rapport with clients
Conducted scheduled in-person site visits and ensured all documents submitted on behalf of clients were valid
Maintained comprehensive records of clients’ progress throughout their care
Conducted client assessments utilizing medical expertise and clinical pathways to determine their needs for service
Assisted individuals and the families in coping with complex physical and mental health medical conditions in efforts to achieve a higher quality of life
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Ortho Care Licensed Practical Nurse 05/13 – 10/14
Performed Clinical Review and Discharge Planning Assessments on all patients and documented appropriate status and level of care
Coordinated initial plan of care and level of service while utilizing critical thinking, interpersonal/technical skills within each individual patient
Coordinated advanced level of nursing care for complex, critically ill patients
Ensured delivery of optimal care while promoting fiscal responsibility
Ensured daily operations, procedures and standards of care were maintained in accordance with hospital and state guidelines
Addressed issues of health assessments and appropriate interventions and available resource plans/possible outcomes
Knowledgeable of financial reimbursements and third party payments and data collection as required Colonial Kidney Specialist Nurse Manager/LPN 05/12 – 09/14
Restructured nephrologist office
Daily billing and coding
Weekly accounts payable
Weekly payroll
Answered and directed multi-line telephone system
Converted office from paper to paperless charting
Medication ordering
Checked patients vital signs
Ordered supplies
Checked patients in/out of office
Transcribed physicians orders
Nurse Advantage Field Nurse 05/00 – 04/12
Transcribe doctors orders
Oncology, telemetry
Medication administration
Intravenous therapy
Blood transfusions, vital signs
Charge Nurse – blood glucose
Catheter care
Pre-op/Post-op: medical surgical, cardiac patients
Intervention Care Unit (IVCU)
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Medical Intensive Care Unite (MICU) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Facilities, Correctional Centers,
Physicians Offices (Family Practice InVitro Clinics)
Home Health Teacher (Va. Career Institute)
Chippenham Hospital Nurse/ Medical Technician 08/96 – 05/00 Medical Technician
Answering and directing multiple telephone lines
Vital Signs
Transportation order entry
Nurse
Transcribed doctors orders, Medication administration
Intravenous therapy, Insulin therapy
Charge Nurse
Chart checked, Catheter care, Pre-op/Post-op: medical surgical, cardiac patients Page – 3 –
CLINICAL ROTATIONS: Southside Regional Medical Center
Medical Surgical I/II
Psychiatric Nursing
Maternal/Newborn Nursing
Acute Care Nursing I-III
Leadership and Management
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Wound Care (sterile/non-sterile)
Injections
Medication Administration (including IV push)
Specimen Collection
Deep knowledge of dosage, medication and dosage calculation (mathematically)
IV insertion/discontinuation
Strong Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Sense of Responsibility
Energetic/Positive Thinker
Reliable, Versatile, Motivated Team Player
Strong Time Management Skills
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