Patient Care Quality Assurance

KIM KEPHART

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Phone: 541-***-****

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SUMMARY

A dedicated, LPN with 14+years of experience providing compassionate patient care to a diverse patient population

SKILLS

Experience in Oncology CPR/BLS certified.

Broad medical terminology knowledge Maintaining quality assurance standards.

Trained in catheter change and preparation. Phlebotomy

Experience caring for clients with Charting expertise.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Medication administration expert

Experience with collecting and processing specimen’s Effective policy and program development

Body mechanics knowledge Delivery of quality nursing care in a clinical setting

Injection/Immunization administration Experience fulfilling responsibilities of clinical

Wound cleaning/care ability support nurse

Patient/family focused Strong medical ethic

EXPERIENCE

GATEWAY GARDENS RESIDENTIAL AND MEMORY CARE

LPN Eugene, OR 2/2020 to Present

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Utilized strong evaluation skills to determine necessary patient care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients.

EUGENE VA HEALTHCARE CENTER – PRIMARY CARE

Eugene, OR

LPN

11/2018 to 10/2019

Roomed Veterans and checked them in for their appointments.

Checked vital signs,

Vaccinations, EKG's, Bladder scans, ABI's, Injections, BP readings, Ear lavages, KOH, basic wound care

Processed prescription refill requests.

Responded to incoming secure messages from patients

reviewed charts to prepare the provider for his appointments with patients for the following day.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY CANCER INSTITUTE AND RESEARCH CENTER

Eugene, OR

Exam/Triage Nurse 08/2017 to 04/2018

Triaged phone calls in a fast-paced oncology clinic by assisting patient’s with symptom management.

Processed orders, referrals, and prescription refills.

Worked closely with physicians to provide exceptional patient-centered care.

Arranged blood transfusion appointments for patients.

Offered support and reassurance to patients and their families.

Answered questions that patients/families had about treatments/therapy.

MANAGED HEALTHCARE PHARMACY Eugene, OR

Nurse Consultant

06/2014 to 06/2017

Taught in-services on medical conditions/diseases to all care staff in the community

Provided quality assurance for long term care facilities.

Broad knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules in RCF/ALF settings.

Ensured compliance with state regulations.

In charge of scheduling and coordinating flu clinics

Broad knowledge of medications including side effects, recommended labs, contraindications.

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GATEWAY GARDENS RESIDENTIAL AND MEMORY CARE

LPN Eugene, OR 10/2013 to 06/2014

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Utilized strong evaluation skills to determine necessary patient care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

QUAIL PARK MEMORY CARE RESIDENCES

Eugene, Oregon

LPN 09/2011 to 10/2013

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia.

Utilized strong evaluation skills to determine necessary patient care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of the patients.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DIPLOMA: PRACTICAL NURSING 2011

Pioneer Pacific College, Springfield, Oregon, United States

oGPA: 3.5

oLicensed Practical Nurse in the state of Oregon. - License #: 201130263LPN

DIPLOMA: MEDICAL ASSISTANT 2009

Pioneer Pacific College, Springfield, OR, United States

oGPA: 3.85

oGraduated with honors

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - AHA – Expiration date: April 2020

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