Lynnette C. Palevoda
*** ***** **** **. *** **, Shelby, NC 28150, 980-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Summary:
LPN with 6 years of healthcare experience in medical office and surgical cosmetic and plastic surgery environment. I am searching for an exciting and motivating position where my dedication and desires to be part of a successful team can be utilized.
Skills & Abilities:
Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN, Florida license #PN5205009
Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN, South Carolina #53004
Provide excellent and compassionate nursing care
Highly motivated self-starter and takes initiative with minimal supervision
Bilingual, fluent in speaking Spanish
IV Certification & Maintenance
IV medication administration (including dosage calculation)
CPR & ACLS Certified
Surgical preparation Preoperative/Postoperative and Intra-operative patient care
Wound care & application dressing
Dispensing Medication
Utilizes the nursing process in implementation of patient’s care.
Education:
2014 – ACLS Certification
2012 – IV Certification / Maintenance West Broward Plantation General Hospital
2010- 2012 Fortis College LPN Program
2007-2009 Greenville Technical College
2006-2007 Nova Southeastern University
2003-2006 Broward Community College
1984-1985 American High School/High School Diploma
1982-1984 Carol City High School
Work History
2012 – 2017 Artistic Liposculpting & Plastic Surgery Center, Tampa Florida
Oversaw and managed number of clinical and support staff in patient care, maintaining a high level of staff moral and professionalism
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of accountability
Ordered all medical supplies, instruments, surgical, and medical, patient garments, Etc.
Initiated and created all nursing staff protocol for their job detail and responsibility, including how to prepare for all the different surgeries performed at the surgery office.
Instrumental in working with DHS (Dept. of Health Services & Regulations) with corrective action plans.
Maintained all patient charts, Medical History, Medications, Postop and Preop Instructions, and other necessary paperwork
Prepared IV medicated solutions for surgery Prepared surgical instruments and sterile technique preparations for surgery
Reorganized negotiated and reduced the medical supply cost by 30% and maintained inventory control
Incorporated LPN training protocol for new hire employees
Executed proper surgical level I- III manual for office in compliance with the Florida Department of Health
Mandated Proper cleaning protocol for all surgical equipment for state inspections.
Quality Assurance- Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Responsible for scheduling surgery, obtaining medical clearance and lab results.
Responsible for all patients’ charts, medical history, prescriptions, preop and postop instructions
Responsible for all out of state and in state patient follow up phone calls, instructions on patient surgical aftercare.
Maintain excel spread sheet for all out of state patients and follow up phones call for up to 3 months postop.
Other Experience:
Microsoft Word Employee Training Nextech
Excel, Power Point Managing MSPA
Goldmine Insurance Verification
Maximizer Customer Service
Lawson FBO Customer Service
Payroll Data Entry
HR Knowledge PEO Knowledge
References and recommendations available upon request