Administrative Assistant Admissions Coordinator
Resume:
Natasha Anderson
423-***-**** **** Straight Gut Rd.
*******.************@*****.*** Lafayette, GA 30728 Professional Profile
Experienced Practical Nurse with over 5 years managerial experience as well as 4 years in the healthcare setting and educational experience. I have the ability to work in a variety of positions ensure strong communication skills in dealing with patients and am caring and compassionate to all patient needs. I have a strong understanding of medical practices and procedures Education Chattanooga College, Medical, Dental & Technical Careers 2018-2019 Diploma- Practical Nursing
GPA 3.56
Grand Canyon University 2016-2017
B.S Major- Elementary Education
GPA 4.0
Ashford University 2012-2015
B.S Major- Cognitive Studies
GPA 3.0
University of Phoenix 2010-2012
AA Major- Early Childhood Education
GPA 3.0
Gordon Lee High School 2001-2005
College Prep Diploma
GPA 3.0
Honors National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2017- Present Chattanooga College Cum Laude Graduate 2019
License/ Certifications
American Heart Association October 2018-October 2020 BLS
Practical Nursing August 2, 2019-January 31, 2023
TN/Compact
License #: 93962
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Professional Experience
Hamilton Physician Group Behavioral health
Dalton, GA
LPN
● Took Vitals for Doctor
● Assisted Doctor with procedures
● Assisted doctor with patient care
● IM injections
● Handled patient referrals
● Filled out long and short term disability forms
● Refilled Medications
● Prior authorization requests
● Answered patient questions
● Returned patient calls
● Intakes for dr appointments
● Worked with team to insure clinic ran smoothly
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LHC March 2022-Current
Ringgold, GA
LPN
● Performed assessments on patients each visit.
● performed nurse treatments or referred them to Upper-Level Provider
● Filled med planners according to doctors orders’
● Treated patient wounds according to doctors’ orders
● Educated patients and patient family on self-care post procedures, post-surgery, or post hospitalization.
● Educated patients on taking meds and monitored patients for med accuracy.
● Charted on patients daily using the Point Care system and tablet provided by the company.
● Kept in contact with patients and families regarding patient condition via telephone
● Gave referrals to hospice, social work, and other programs provided by LHC
● Dressed wounds and performed wound care
● Responded to patient calls from patients and families regarding patient condition.
● Referred patients to ULP (Eye doctors, Doctor, Dentist)
● Handed out meds, gave injections and documented on MAR.
● Kept in contact with the doctor on behalf of patient regarding patient condition.
● Consulted with RN and ULP concerning patient care
● Ordered Medications from pharmacy for Self-Administered Meds
● Performed Random pill counts
● Educated patients on their medical treatments, and answered questions concerning their condition
● Performed head to toe exams routinely
● Complied with all Facility protocol concerning security and safety of myself, my patients and/or my coworkers.
Amedisys Sept 2021- February 2022
Chattanoga, TN
LPN
● Performed assessments on patients each visit.
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● performed nurse treatments or referred them to Upper-Level Provider
● Filled med planners according to doctors orders’
● Treated patient wounds according to doctors’ orders
● Educated patients and patient family on self-care post procedures, post-surgery, or post hospitalization.
● Educated patients on taking meds and monitored patients for med accuracy.
● Charted on patients daily using the Point Care system and tablet provided by the company.
● Kept in contact with patients and families regarding patient condition via telephone
● Gave referrals to hospice, social work, and other programs provided by Amedisys
● Dressed wounds and performed wound care
● Responded to patient calls from patients and families regarding patient condition.
● Referred patients to ULP (Eye doctors, Doctor, Dentist)
● Handed out meds, gave injections and documented on MAR.
● Kept in contact with the doctor on behalf of patient regarding patient condition.
● Consulted with RN and ULP concerning patient care
● Ordered Medications from pharmacy for Self-Administered Meds
● Performed Random pill counts
● Educated patients on their medical treatments, and answered questions concerning their condition
● Performed head to toe exams routinely
● Complied with all Facility protocol concerning security and safety of myself, my patients and/or my coworkers.
Walker State Prison (Augusta University) November 2020- September 2021 Rock Spring, GA
Clinical LPN
● Performed assessments on offenders for Sick Calls according to company protocol then performed nurse treatments or referred them to Upper-Level Provider
● Took Vitals for Doctor
● Assisted Doctor with procedures
● Dressed wounds and performed wound care
● Responded to emergencies throughout the facility
● Performed EKG’s via doctor’s orders
● Audited Charts
● Performed Intakes and all intake paperwork
● Performed Snellen Chart tests
● Referred Offenders to ULP (Eye doctors, Doctor, Dentist)
● Handed out meds, gave injections and documented on MAR.
● Took nursing notes during doctor visits and telemedicine
● Consulted with RN and ULP concerning offender care
● Ordered Medications from pharmacy for cart and Self-Administered Meds
● Performed Random pill counts for non-compliant offenders
● Educated offenders on their medical treatments, and answered questions concerning their condition
● Performed head to toe exams routinely
● Complied with all Facility protocol concerning security and safety of myself and/or my coworkers.
Broad River Rehab March 2020-August 2020
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Ashville, NC
LPN/ Documentation Advisor
Provided onsite classes for coding of ADLs to customer’s facility staff, provided mentoring and instruction to BRR Restorative Nursing Assistants (RNA) as related to documentation pertaining to ADL’s
● Provided training classes to customer’s facility classes onsite related to accurate documentation of ADL’s as per RAI guidelines for both Section G and Section GG
● Provided one to one mentoring for BRR RNA’s for documentation
● Provided management for BRR RNA’s through initial and ongoing training, establishing and facilitating open communication with BRR RNA’s for any grievances, assist with determination of materials and supplies required, and, if need be, assisting with disciplinary actions.
● Followed established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
● Established and maintained strong relationships with professional staff and good public relations with patients and families
● Maintained confidentially of company, patient and client information
● Adhered to the appropriate dress code for assigned facility and work environment
● Adhere to the requirements of the patients Bill of Rights
● Contracted out to customers as a floor nurse and filled in when our customers had a staff shortage (CNA/Nurse)
● Pulled meds and performed skilled nursing where it was needed
● Assisted CNA’s on the floor when there was a shortage
● Used Net Solutions to document on Residents
● Responsible for RNA’s in 30 facilities in GA, KY and TN Administrative Skills
● Completed appropriate forms and records, as directed, made copies and obtained necessary signatures
● Ensured that written and oral communications were directed to appropriate personnel
● Followed established protected health information (HIPPA) policies to prevent privacy and security breaches. If breach identified, reported to Broad River Rehab management.
● Computer fluency with basic Word, Excel and Outlook (both email and scheduling functionalities
Requirements
● Excellent geriatric clinical knowledge base
● Showed excellent communication and relationship building skills
● Ability to coach, counsel and serve as a mentor
● Showed Good customer and employee problem resolution skills
● Ability to maximize contribution as a team
● Availability of automobile during hours with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
● Ability to travel to multi-sites in assigned territory
● Ability to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the community
● Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing were all required
Behavioral Characteristics
● High personal, professional and work ethic
● Dependable and responsible
● Friendly, open
● Flexible
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● High motivation and professional orientation
● High energy level and self starter
● Positive team spirit
● Willing and able to take direction
● Strong communication skills
● Accurate, concise and organized presentation (Written and oral)
● Active listening skills
● Persuasive
Always Caring (formally Rescare Homecare) Jan 2020- March 2020 Cleveland, TN
LPN
Traveled to client homes to do admissions, quarterly in-home checks and client file updates. Wrote care plans for clients for CAN’s to follow. Made sure CNA’s were providing adequate care for clients and documented client progress
● Made copies and built/ audited client files
● Trained and supervised CNA’s to ensure client satisfaction and safety was being met at all times
● Held training safety classes for CNA’s to use equipment such as hoyer lifts, hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers and canes
● Taught classes on Blood borne pathogens, proper sanitation, safety and infectious diseases
● Filled in for CNA’s when company was short staffed
● Ordered meds and filled prescriptions from pharmacy for clients on our medication reminder program
● Reminded clients to take their meds
● Answered multi- line phones, made copies, faxed paperwork, sent emails, filed, organized file room
● Audited client files
● Delivered supplies to CNA’s
● Demonstrated good communication skills to supervisor, clients, CNA’s other nurses and office staff
● Worked with hospice patients
D&S Community Services Nov 2019-Jan 2020
Chattanooga, TN
LPN
Provided skilled nursing to cognitively impaired patients
● Bolus feeding through G-Tubes
● Set up and administered nutrition via feeding pumps (Kangaroo and Infiniti)
● Administered meds through G/J Tube
● Documented via MAR on Patient meds Feedings etc.
● Bathed patients via bed bath or specialized shower chair
● Performed and documented head to toe exams, assessed lung fields/ heart function/ bowel sounds and performed skin assessments
● Used hoyer lifts, sit to stands, wheelchairs and shower chairs to transport patients
● Knowledge of CPT vests, ventilators, oxygen concentrators and o2 monitors
● Knowledge of glucose monitors
● Gave tracheostomy care to patients and changed trach on regular basis
● Good communication (written and verbal) to family, coworkers, supervisors and doctors
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Garden Plaza July 2019- October 2020
Cleveland, TN
LPN
Worked on Medication cart to pass meds to patient, Charted on Electronic MAR system on residents
● Took glucose and gave insulin injections
● Refilled med carts for first shift
● Did monthly charting on all residents
● Made phone calls to doctors, pharmacy and hospice on patients’ behalf
● Set up doc appointments
● Refilled meds and ordered meds for residents as they were prescribed by doctor
● Gave good communication to family, supervisors, coworkers and supervisors
● Supervised CNA’s and assisted them as needed on the floor
● Performed fall assessments and follow-ups
Childcare Network 2016-2017
Chattanooga, TN
Preschool Teacher
Worked with children 9 months to 2 years for Hamilton County Preschool program located at Childcare network. I worked closely with parents and staff to develop a program for each individualized child complete with goals for the child to complete before he or she advanced to the next age group.
● Worked closely with parents and staff to develop a program for each individualized child complete with goals for the child to complete before he or she advanced to the next age group
● Made referrals for children to be tested for various disorders such as autism, ADD, ADHD and others.
● Made weekly classroom lesson plans to go along with each child’s goals for the week.
● Insured safety of all students and insured a well-organized and clean classroom
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Wise Staffing Group 2015-2016
Chattanooga, TN
Office Manager
Developed community relationships resulting in new employees while sourcing, screening and recruiting new candidates. Maintained a positive community image by facilitating resume workshops and participating in job fairs. Coached and on boarded all new employees. Served as benefits liaison for all new employees. Counseled applicants in best practices for interviews, resumes and industry standards
● Managed office alone after only 1 month on the job
● Provided extensive recruiting efforts on behalf of Wise
● Assisted in growing clientele and employees by .25% within first 90 days of employment
● Assisted in expanding the scope of recruiting process to include a more diverse pool of candidates
● Processed weekly payroll, answered all payroll questions, spoke directly with clients concerning employee hours and employee pay
● Posted job listings and filled job orders in a timely manner according to client needs.
● Performed drug screens, background checks, MVR’s, interviews and reference checks on all potential candidates.
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ResCare Homecare Nov 2007-July 2008
Personal Care Assistant April 2014- August 2015
Nov 2017-July 2018
Worked closely with clients and their families to assist them with daily activities, daily chores and running errands to keep them in their homes as long as possible.
● Insured that clients were safe per government standards
● Insured that clients were receiving proper care by their families and the company
● Insured that clients’ needs were being met daily.
● Worked closely with Hospice and private care givers to ensure client care and comfort
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Nursing Skills
-G/J tube care
-Bolus/ pump feedings
-CPT Therapy
-Checking Glucose
-O2 (Children and Adults)
-Nebulizer treatments (With and without a trach/ ventilator)
-Skin Assessments
-Outlook, Excel, Word
-Sterile Procedure
-Tracheostomy Care (infants, Adults, children)
-Ventilator Care
-injections
-Medication Administration
-Chest Assessment
-Head to toe Assessment
-Net Solutions
-Ostomy Care
-Nursing Notes
-Neurological Assessments
-Stocking Med Cart/ Ordering Medications
- Following Doctors Orders/ Taking off Orders
- Taking Vital Signs
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Writing Care Plans
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-Wound Care
-Medication Management
-Referrals
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Equipment
-Kangaroo/ Infiniti E- Pump -Mechanical Ventilators
-Computers/ Tablets -Shower Chairs
-Printer/copier/fax machine/ scanner/ multi line phones
- Hoyer Lift - 02 monitor
-Oxygen concentrator -Hospital Bed
-Stethoscope -Thermometer
-Nebulizer -Glucose Monitor
-CPT Vest -Walker
-Wheelchair -sit to stand
-Ceiling Hoyer Lift -Weight Chair
-Geri Chair -Sphygmomanometer
-Otoscope - EKG
-AED -
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Natasha Anderson
423-***-**** 4011 Straight Gut Rd
*******.************@*****.*** Lafayette, GA 30728 References
April McRoberts Nursing Director 423-***-****
BSN, RN Chattanooga College
Tammy Clark
BSN, RN, CRRN Instructor, Nursing 423-***-****
Chattanooga College
Gary Vance Admissions Coordinator 678-***-****
BSN Chattanooga College
Ginger Wiggins Administrative Assistant 423-***-**** Chattanooga College
Latisha Flowers Scheduling Administrator 706-***-**** Shannon Hayes Clinical Integration Specialist 828-***-**** RN, BSN Broad River Rehab
Cindy Mcdade Nurse Manager 478-***-****
RN Augusta University *********@**********.***
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