LPN and have worked at North Animal League
Resume:
Darlene Lavelle LPN
** ******** **, *** **, Babylon, N.Y.
*******.*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and skilled LPN with over 25 years experience providing skilled nursing care in many aspects of the Nursing Industry. Additional expertise including Nursing Staff Management, Nurse Care Coordinator, and staff supervisor. Strong desire to focus on Urgent care, preventative care and clinical skills in a medical office setting. Experience includes Urgent Care, Primary/Family practice and various specialty care, HEDIS and Medical Records Chart review, hospital, home care, and senior living experience. I have also worked with developmentally challenged adults. Strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. I have worked in many multi-specialty units with the primary focus on adult patients with chronic and acute conditions. I am looking for a long-term position with stability using my qualities of compassion, diligence, and great customer service to focus on achieving superb quality of life and satisfaction for every clients’ needs.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS: Nurse manager- supervisor, case management, expertise in specialty departments, Urgent care, IV insertion, Phlebotomy, wound care, ordered/tracked/maintained medical supplies/inventory and medications, EMR/computer skills, HEDIS Chart review, strong nursing assessment, experienced in Gastro/Urology/Cardiology/ENT/Orthopedic/OB-GYN/Neurology/Nephrology, and Surgery.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nuvance Health/ HealthQuest, Lagrangeville, Kingston, NY Nov 2016-Dec 2021
LPN
-Transferred to busy Urgent Care Dept of Nuvance Health for 3 years performing phlebotomies, EKGS, assisting providers in minor surgeries, urinalysis, processing all labs for pick up, extensive Covid testing-PCR, and Rapid tests, FLU testing, throat and strep cultures, all emergency care aspects needed for busy Walk In Urgent Care Clinic during Covid Crisis, SQ and IM injections, Vital signs, recording into EMR all Pt medical, pharmaceutical, allergy and social histories. Orthopedic injuries, and anything needed to assist patients with their symptoms, and disease processes. Also assisted in Employment Physicals for NY State Police and City workers, Dept of Transportation, Central Hudson Gas and Electric employees including urine drug testing, alcohol breath tests, PFTS, eye exams, and Covid testing.
Float Nurse for Nuvance- worked as float nurse for 2.5yrs for Nuvance Health floating throughout entire Hudson Valley to various office locations. Worked extensively in Primary Care for adult and pediatric patients, also floated to Surgery dept, GYN/OB, Oncology, and Urgent Care debts performing all aspects of nursing care including injections, rapid testing, obtaining cultures, EKGS, phlebotomy, obtaining complete pt history, answering busy phones, processing prescription requests, communicating w/pts via phone re: RXs requests, lab and various testing results, as per providers orders.
Caremount Medical Group/Westchester Nursing Agency-Rhinebeck, Livingston, NY Oct 2015-Oct 2016
LPN
-Worked as an LPN employed by Westchester Nursing agency for Caremount Medical group in Primary care, OB/GYN and occasionally in Pediatric and
Urgent care debts. Floated between Rhinebeck and Livingston offices performing physicals, IM/SQ inj, EKGS, PFTS, urinalysis, strep/flu testing, answering busy phones and corresponding w/pts re: requests for Rxs, lab results.
HealthStream Medical Group/St. Peters Health Partners, Red Hook, New York April 2015 – Sept 2015
LPN
- Worked in busy physician practice assisting in care of all clients. Functions included obtaining EKG’s, Phlebotomy, lab specimens, administrating vaccines/injections, wound care, INR levels, glucometer testing/teaching, ordering prescriptions through electronic RX system, ordered PT/OT and home nursing care, screened medical calls, managed on-time work flow and
maintained on-time schedules and efficient office work flow, updated medical charts through EMR system.
Sunrise Assisted Living, Lynbrook, New York April 2014 – August 2015
LPN
- Collaborated with RN on patient care plans, transcribed new physician’s orders and prescriptions, unit medication administration, wound care treatments, ordered and received monthly medications, assisted with ADL’s, worked in dementia and hospice units, provided current updates to family members, assisted MD in weekly rounds.
Private Duty Home Care, Floral Park, New York June 2013 – February 2014
LPN
- Home care assistance to elderly patient for healing and recovery after hospitalization of fractured hip.
- Provided wound care, ROM, AROM, AAROM and ambulation assistance.
- Nursing and nutritional support for Diabetes.
- Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Emblem Health, Melville, New York October 2012 – June 2013
LPN - HEDIS Review Nurse
- HEDIS and QARR contracted position, medical chart review nurse for Emblem Heath.
- Scheduled appointments to MD offices to obtain records and traveled to MD offices/hospitals for chart review and records.
- Abstracted medical documentation for HEDIS 2013 hybrid/ Medicare STAR measures.
- Assisted in all general office work, outreach calls to patients, faxing/filing and entering data/documentation into computer system.
New York Hotel Trades Council Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York March 2012 – September 2012
LPN - Clinical Nurse
- Assisted in all general LPN duties, worked in primary care and several specialty departments, performed various procedures, sterilized medical equipment, evaluated patient care needs, prioritizing treatment with doctors, triaged patients, and supervised/ assisted in all patient emergencies.
- Maintained on track productive work flow in all units of medical center for MD’s, minimizing wait periods for clients when possible
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, MD orders, medical and allergy histories, vital signs with EMR chart documentation, administered vaccines, PPD’s and injections.
-Arranged home care and other supportive services ordered by Physician, glucometer testing, and diabetic and insulin injection
teaching.
- IV insertion and fluid administration, nebulizer treatments, Holter Monitor application, EKG’s, and O2 therapy administered.
Preferred Heath Partners/Advantage Care Physician Group, Brooklyn, New York June 2010 – March 2012
LPN - Care Team Assistant Manager
- Managed medical assistants in Primary Care department.
- Configured weekly nursing schedules and assignments, managed all human resource documentation for my unit, diabetic, and
glucometer training, nutritional guidance and support for patients.
- Administered oral medications, injectable vaccines and PPD’s, along with IV insertion and fluid administration.
- Medical supplies ordered, tracked and maintained.
- Patient RX ordered through EMR system, ordered ancillary supportive services such as home care, and durable medical
equipment for patients.
- Reviews labs and other tests for MD’s as well as handled concerns and patient complaints which were handled responsibly on a daily basis always striving for quality customer satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Assisted on emergency response team in clinic as well as performed EKG’s, applied Holter monitors, O2 therapy, vital signs and pulmonary function tests.
Chem Rx, Long Beach, New York September 2006 – January 2010
LPN - Medical Records Technician
- Employed at a long term care pharmacy filling prescriptions electronically, as well as durable medical equipment, and primarily did all medical record processing for nursing homes, and group homes.
- Processed medical paper orders and telephonic/fax orders into an electronically produced medical records which we could also print for the nursing homes. Items included all new and monthly prescriptions, allergies, new admissions, diets, TARS, MARS, PT/ OT DNR, POA orders were reviewed, processed, and entered into computer systems.
- Also heavy call management from nursing homes for stat orders. Occasionally worked in billing department and assisted in training of new employees in the medical records department.
Queens Long Island Medical Group, P.C. (Emblem Health-H.I.P.), Hempstead, New York October 1987 – June 2006
LPN - Nurse Supervisor/Patient Care Coordinator
- Promoted from triage nurse and specialties nurse to Nursing Supervisor/Care Coordinator in an extremely fast paced, multi-specialty and large primary care medical practice group.
- Supervised 25 nursing and lab employees,implemented weekly nursing assignments, and processed and maintained all Human Resource documentation for this department.
- Also processed nursing department payroll, and led on-going training in medical updates and medical equipment training. I acted as chief nurse recruiter and interviewer, and sat on Safety Board of facility. Annual OSHA training performed for entire facility including all departments. I supervised and led all in-center and out-going emergencies, conducted screening, diagnostic testing, and ordered rehabilitative and other supportive services such as: Home Infusion, and Home Care, collaborating with medical ins. groups for authorization and approval of medical orders and specialty medications.
- Ordered, tracked and maintained all medical supplies and inventory for large primary care group and 15 other specialty departments adhering to medical group's budget. I ensured compliance with all current state, federal, and OSHA guidelines and safety regulations.
- Also worked in Primary Care with 6 Primary care/Family Medicine Physicians and worked in many specialties such as Neurology, Cardiology, ENT, Surgery, and Wound Care. I have extensive experience working in all of the procedures performed in these departments. I administered all types of injections, vaccines, phlebotomy, IV insertion/fluid administration, urinary catheterizations, O2 therapy, vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKG’s, Holter Monitors and pace maker check assistance.
- Have thorough knowledge assisting in colonoscopies, endoscopies, esophageal dilatation, cystopandoscopies, sputum samples, throat cultures, OB/GYN, all biopsies including breast, prostate and dermal, to name a few.
- Also assisted in significant Tuberculin testing and symptom review for our employees and patients that may of had TB exposure, with collaboration of The NYS Department of Health when we were notified of a “live case” of Tuberculosis in our facility.
Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island, Garden City, New York August 1985 – September 1987
LPN - Day Care Assistant
- Assisted Registered Nurse in Adult Day Care facility for epileptics and developmentally challenged adults.
- Provided medication administration, assisted with ongoing physicals, care plan updates, vital signs, emergencies, and seizures assistance.
- Also led a client group developing their skills in ADLs, and all other independent learning and living skills. Accompanied clients on outings and to other appointments.
Home Care and Hospice Nurse, Long Island, NY December 1983 – October 1987
LPN
- Worked full time, and Per Diem for various home health agencies such as TPC in Hempstead, NY, Upjohn in Hicksville, NY and Home Care America in New Hyde Park, NY.
- Caseload and assignments included: Hospice nursing, Cerebral Aneurysm, fractured hip, MS, CP, quadriplegics, diabetic and stroke patients.
- Assisted with ADLs, PT/OT, medication administration, wound care, end of life support, enemas, urinary catheterizing and care, meal prep, GT/NG tube feeding and irrigation, colostomy care, trach care and suctioning, care plan updates and coordination with assistance of lead RNs.
Little Neck Nursing Home, Little Neck, New York December 1983 – January 1986
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Assisted Physical Therapist with all aspects of physical therapy, including heat and cold modalities and applications, gait training and ambulation, transfer training, equipment usage ad training, transportation of patients to meal hall and back.
- Monitored during mealtime for signs of aspiration and helped with feedings, as well as worked in recreational department assisting recreational therapist and nursing departments as needed.
South Nassau Community Hospital, Oceanside, New York September 1982 – October 1983
LPN
- Worked as LPN Float Nurse primarily in Med-Surg departments, and Cardiac Step -Down Unit, also worked in CCU, ICU, and Emergency Room departments; duties including administrating all medications, procedures such as high colonic enemas, IV fluid administration, would care, pre and post OP procedures and orders, transcribing new orders and updating charts, admissions, coordinating and collaborating with other nurses, physicians and ancillary departments.
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Boces School of Practical Nursing, Westbury, New York
Boces School of Hemodialysis Certificate Course, Westbury, New York
Boces School of Phlebotomy Certificate Course, Westbury, New York
BLS/AED for Professionals, Valley Stream, New York exp. 2016
Nassau Community College - Liberal Arts Program, Garden City, New York
LPN License # 158317-1
BLS/AED
Phlebotomy Certificate
Hemodialysis Certificate
Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Certificate
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