Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics and General Care
Resume:
Rebecca Ulmer
Fort Smith, AR **908
**************@*****.***
United States Citizen
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse-Baptist Health Orthopedics-Fort Smith, AR
January 2020-Current
40 hours weekly-Monday to Friday
Duties include but are not limited to patient care, scheduling surgeries, prior authorizations for procedures, postoperative care, dressing changes, patient education, triage patients prior to appointments. The nurse is responsible for patient preparation, as well as, assisting the physician with medical procedures and minor surgeries. Also performs various diagnostic tests, administration of medications, and patient education in the clinic. Maintains equipment and acts as a liaison between the physician and all outside agencies to include hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMO's and other physician's offices, as well as, with the patient. The nurse supports other medical staff members to maintain patient flow. Also maintains accurate and complete documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse -Concept Medical Staffing-Arkansas
August 2014-January 2020
Up to 40 hours weekly PRN Shifts
Temporary nursing agency that provided staffing for several facilities. These included but limited to hospitals, industrial, correction departments, and long-term care. Administering skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence. Providing & assisting in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as directed by the treatment team. Assisting RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition. Providing medical management of patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Nursing Pool-Northwest Medical Center- Northwest Arkansas
October 2004-August 2014
40 hours weekly rotating shifts
Worked in various departments such as orthopedic, bariatric, urology, med surg, ob/gyn, and emergency room. Also responsible for patient preparation, as well as, assisting the physician with procedures and minor surgeries. Also performs various diagnostic tests and patient education in the clinic. Maintains equipment and acts as liaison between the physician and all outside agencies to include hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMO’s and other physician’s offices, as well as, with the patient. Supports other medical staff members as necessary to maintain patient flow.
Field Nurse-Housecalls Home Health-Oklahoma
June 1998-October 2004
40 hours weekly rotating shifts
Weekly home health visits with patients. Monitoring medications and provides disease training and prevention along with wound care and monitoring vital signs.
Staff LPN Nurse with
Phlebotomist/ Lab Tech Assistant/ Medical Assistant Poteau Medical Plaza-Poteau, OK
May 1994-May 1997
40 hours weekly rotating shifts
Responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws and transfusions from blood donors and patients. Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples. Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means. Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health, etc. Performed drugs screens, urinalysis, CBC’s, performed micro-blood and urine slides. Other duties included: Rooming patients, assisting with in office procedures, administering vaccines and injections.
Education
August 1995-July 1996
Kiamichi Vo-Tech-Poteau OK LPN Licensed Practical Nursing
August 1993-May 1994
Bryan Institute-Tulsa, OK Medical Assistant
Highschool 1985
Spiro, OK-Spiro High School
Skills
Medical Terminology/ ICD/CPT Microsoft Office 365 Communication
Organization EPIC/Cerner Scheduling
ROI/ HIPAA/PHI Excellent customer service Work in team/individual setting
CPR/BLS Certified IV Certified Telemetry
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