Sharon Griffin-Guss

Hammond, LA *****

adspw8@r.postjobfree.com

225-***-****

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

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