Sharon Griffin-Guss
Hammond, LA *****
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To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in the nursing that would allow me to acquire and develop knowledge and experience.
Work Experience
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority - Hammond, IN May 2022 to Present
Obtain Vital signs and record accurately
Practice proper patient identification
Collect/process urine specimens for Rapid drug testing Obtain Release of information for care coordination Perform nurse interventions and nurse assessment
EMR: INSYNC, ICANotes
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Lallie Kemp Medical Center - Independence, LA
January 2021 to Present
PRN LPN
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
NURSES DIRECT, LLC - Lafayette, LA
November 2020 to Present
Contract nurse assigned to various location
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Prime Time Healthcare, LLC - Omaha, NE
August 2020 to Present
Accepts various nursing assignments as assigned by company LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Favorite Staffing - Athens, GA
April 2021 to May 2021
Covid 19 vaccination assignment
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Department of Veteran Affairs - Hammond, LA
July 2018 to April 2021
Obtain blood specimens by performing venipuncture
Practice proper patient identification
Collect/process urine specimens for testings
Collect a variety of other specimen samples for patient testing Maintain supplies/inventory for lab
Night Charge Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare, LLC - Stanton, NE
August 2020 to October 2020
Lallie Kemp Medical Center - Independence, LA
December 2015 to July 2018
Assist and provide a safe environment of all patients. Perform admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients Able to use a variety technical medical equipments Perform direct nursing duties and implements orders without supervision Prepare, administer and document patient medications and treatments Provide change of shift reports
Assess patients and perform appropriate follow-ups Perform other general clerical duties
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Louisiana War Veteran Home - Reserve, LA October 2012 to July 2015
Administered medications
Performing wound care treatments
Performed daily assessments and charting
Performed EKGs, collected urinalysis and specimen
Assisted with ADLS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elyann Hunt Correctional Insitute - Saint Gabriel, LA July 2012 to September 2012
Coordinate Physician clinic for Inmates
Check Vital signs and chart
Administer medications as prescribed by physician
Perform wound care treatments
Collect specimen laboratory test/procedures/EKGs
Admission/changes of shift report assessments
Maintain unit supplies
Office LPN
Primecare Home Health - Baton Rouge, LA
January 2012 to July 2012
Answered multi-line telephones
Assisted 3 RN Case Managers
Monitored PT/INR lab results
Participated in weekly case conferences, in-services and other staff meetings Ordered supplies and maintained inventory for office Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Women Correctional Insitute - Saint Gabriel, LA January 2011 to January 2012
Coordinate Physician clinic for Inmates
Check Vital signs and chart
Administer medications as prescribed by physician
Perform wound care treatments
Collect specimen laboratory test/procedures/EKGs
Admission/changes of shift report assessments
Maintain unit supplies
Licensed Practical Nurse
St James Place - Baton Rouge, LA
June 2007 to January 2011
Initiated and sustained the implementation of orders for medication and treatments Scheduled procedures and/or tests
Obtained vital signs; accurately reports and records the patient's condition and care Prepared clinical/progress notes daily and perform other administrative duties assigned by DON Completed admission and shift assessment; Assisted with activities of daily living; Teach appropriate self- care techniques
Supervised other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement criteria, and recertification Participated in case conferences, in-services; Conducted daily shift meeting Student of Practical Nursing
Delta College - Baton Rouge, LA
October 2005 to February 2007
Provided direct patient care in various clinical rotation sites at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Physician offices
Training in areas of Concentration: Med-Surg, Peds, OB, ICU, Mental Health, Rehab Services, Oncology Assessed, Treated, Sustained, and Increased the quality of life of all patients I encountered Health Service Management Technician
Department of the Air Force - New Orleans, LA
March 2003 to October 2005
Managed and conducted patient registration
Ordered laboratory blood work, urinalysis and retrieved results Managed and safeguard patient medical records
Performed front desk duties/Customer services
Maintained 9 medical providers credentials/licensure for quality assurance Coordinated and scheduled annual training plans for over 90 military personnel Scheduled and collected urinalysis testing for civilian and military personnel Basic Military Trainee
Department of the Air Force - San Antonio, TX
August 1999 to December 1999
Appointment Clerk
Baton Rouge - LA
March 1999 to December 1999
Answered multi-line telephones
Scheduled appointments for 6 doctors
Conducted and Maintained patient registrations
Filed and retrieved patient medical records
Performed front desk duties;Greeted and assisted patients Typist Clerk
Tri-Parish Medicaid Office - Laplace, LA
November 1997 to March 1999
Answered Multi-line telephone for 12 caseworkers
Certified and Processed all newborns for medicaid in Tri-Parish Area. Provided customer services to include eligibity, filing time and qualification for medicaid Processed all incoming/outgoing mail
Maintained general office supplies and inventory
Radiology Clerical Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center - Hammond, LA
June 1996 to November 1997
Answered Multi-line telephones
Scheduled appointments and x-ray tests
Performed patient registrations/data entry
Filed/Retrieved xrays and medical reports
Performed general clerical duties
Medical Records Clerk
Ochsner Clinic Tangipahoa - Hammond, LA
February 1995 to June 1996
Filed and Retrieved Medical records for 6 providers Processed Medical release of information
Filed/Sort Labwork
Performed general office duties
Medical Records Clerk
Lallie Kemp Medical Center - Independence, LA
August 1993 to February 1995
Filed/Retrieved Medical records and lab reports
Answered the telephones
Processed Medical Release of Informatio
Performed general office duties
Cashier
Kmart Department Store - Hammond, LA
December 1992 to August 1993
Assisting and greeting customers
Handled daily sales transactions in fast paced retail setting Skilled in balancing large sums of money
Landmark Nursing Home - Hammond, LA
Give and recieve change of shift report
Assessed patient condition and performed appropriate follow-up Prepared, Administered, and documention of patient medications and treatments. Assisted with ADLs, Monitored patient condition
Collected samples for routine labortory tests
Processed admission, transfers and discharges of patients accurately Provided accurate, appropriate documentation of patient records Performed other general clerical duties as assigned Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA July 2002 to March 2003
Data Entry Clerk
June 2000 to July 2002
Answered multi-line telephones
Assisted members with insurance benefits and/or claims Processed and researched insurance claims for payment Performed general administrative duties as assigned by supervior Education
Practical Nursing
Delta College - Baton Rouge, LA
October 2005 to February 2007
Special Education
Southeastern Louisiana University - Hammond, LA
August 1991 to May 1993
Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe, LA
June 1989 to May 1991
Skills
• Nursing
• Medication Administration
• EMR Systems
• Epic
Military Service
Branch: United States Air Force
Service Country: United States
Rank: E5
August 1999 to January 2019
Commendations:
Honorable Discharge
Certifications and Licenses
LVN
BLS Certification
July 2022 to July 2024
LPN
PALS
August 2022 to August 2024