Rita Hlister
Lutz, FL *****
adzzx2@r.postjobfree.com
Self motivated, results oriented individual
Strong organizational, communication, and assessment skills Ability to identify problems and initiate solutions Detail oriented
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Home Health Nurse LPN
Baycare - Tampa, FL
September 2019 to Present
I visit 8 to 9 patients a day in their homes or facilities. I review medicine, educate disease process, teach and train patients and or caregivers on wound care, medicine administration, disease process. I perform wound care. I draw blood for lab work and take specimens to the lab. I call doctors as needed. EMR charting.
Precertification Nurse
Anthem, Inc. - Tampa, FL
February 2019 to May 2019
I preauthorize procedure requests for medicaid members. Continous Care Nurse
LifePath Hospice - Tampa, FL
April 2013 to July 2018
Help terminal patients transition into end stages of life. Educate loved ones in dying process Primary nurse
Florida Hospital
March 2010 to April 2013
for 4-6 acutely ill patients
Responsibilities:
Medication administration, wound care, maintain ventilators, assisted doctors on their rounds, accurate documentation of assigned patients, supervise nurse techs.
School Nurse
SDHC
August 2009 to January 2010
Medicate and treat elementary school children, assist school secretary, maintain medical records of children
Clinic Nurse
DACCO
May 2008 to July 2009
Admit patients to the clinic
Review paperwork and maintain charts
Dose patients daily as prescribed
Review and note any new orders
Attend treatment team meetings
Utilization Review Nurse
Concentra
June 2004 to May 2005
Review workmen's comp claims for medical necessity Utilize national guidelines to determine medical necessity Facilitate cost containment and return to work
Charge Nurse
Lakeside Terrace Nursing Center
April 1997 to November 2000
Medication administration
Administer prescribed treatments
Maintain paperwork
Patient admissions and discharges
Attend weekly meetings
Maintain unit for state inspections
Charge Nurse
Westminster Village Health Center
September 1989 to March 1997
Distribute medications
Administer prescribed treatments
Maintain all necessary paperwork
Schedule assignments for nursing assistants and monitor performance Patient admissions and discharges
Attend weekly care conferences
Infection Control
Monitor infections within the facility
Collect and chart data used to generate reports on the status of facility infections Follow up on facility recommendations to control the spread of infection Observe nursing assistants to assure proper technique regarding patient care Attend quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
Weekly monitoring of wounds and tracking sheets
Employee Health
Pre-employment health and drug screening
Monthly monitoring of 165+ employee health records Administration of PPD, Hepatitis vaccine, and flu shots Scheduling and coordinating physicals between Medical Director and employees Data Collector
Perform various audits within different areas of the nursing department Compile findings and present to the Director of Nursing as well as unit nurses Review charts to be sure documentation and paperwork were in place. Charge Nurse
Silverlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
August 1986 to August 1989
Distribute medications
Administer prescribed treatments
Maintain all necessary paperwork
Schedule assignments for nursing assistants and monitor performance Patient admissions and discharges
Attend weekly care conferences
Education
Diploma
Delaware Technical and Community College
1986
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: July 2021
State: FL
Skills
• LPN
• Med Surg
• Home Health
• LVN
• Nursing
• EMR Systems
• Medication Administration
• Hospice Care
• Tube Feeding
• Vital Signs
• Laboratory Experience
• Experience Administering Injections
• Home Care
Certifications and Licenses
IV certified
Present
IV certified
Present