Immediate-Start LPN/Charge Nurse Nurse with Long-Term Care Experience
Resume:
Ingrid Hartman
**** ***** *** **, ************, IN 46256
***************@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Master of Science in Education, Community Health Education (concentration): May 1997
Bachelor of Science in Education, Community Health Education (major): January 1988
Kaw Area Technical School (formerly Kaw Area Vocational Technical), Topeka KS
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma: 1975
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Kansas State Board of Nursing – LPN License (current, first licensed 1975)
Missouri State Board of Nursing – LPN License (current, first licensed 1995)
Indiana State Board of Nursing – LPN License (current, first licensed 2022)
CPR & First Aid – Red Cross
K Serve – State of Kansas
WORK EXPERIENCE
Brookdale of Carmel, Carmel, IN
Charge Nurse, December 2022-March 2026
Provide assisted nursing care to dementia and Alzheimer residents
Cared for hospice residents
Brandon Woods at Alvamar, Lawrence KS
Charge Nurse, December 2015-February 2018 & December 2019-May 2021
Provide skilled nursing care for long-term residents with dementia and physical debilities
Admit and discharge residents, perform dressing changes, fulfill physician orders, distribute medications, and feed residents
Lawrence Family Medicine & Obstetrics, Lawrence, KS
Float Nurse, May 2008-July 2015
Readied patients for their exams by escorting them to exam room, taking vital signs, checking medical records, and discussing reasons for visit
Assisted physicians and nurses with medical procedures such as well-woman examinations, circumcisions, and other minor in-office surgeries
Administered vaccinations for school-aged children, flu shots for walk-in patients, and other injections such as testosterone and birth control shots
Monitored patient flow and exam room readiness, assisting when needed
Kansas City Cancer Center, Overland Park, KS
Patient Financial Counselor, November 2001-November 2006
Assessed insurance coverage for procedures & medications, utilizing ICD-9 & CPT
Found financial assistance for low-income patients through pharmaceutical companies, cancer foundations, and other medical assistance organizations
Developed and maintained file of assistance organizations and companies for self, patients and co-workers
Attended seminars and information sessions provided by oncology branches of pharmaceutical companies to learn about services and programs for patients, particularly for low-income patients
MidAmerica Healthnet, Kansas City, MO
Utilization Management Coordinator, August 1990-October 1999
Utilized ICD-9 and CPT coding as well as Millimen criteria for approving in-patient and out-patient hospital admissions and doctor/clinic procedures
Performed case management for patients in rehabilitation facilities for health issues such as stroke, broken bones, or respiratory illnesses
Maintained and updated information on physicians, hospitals, clinics and offices for the utilization management staff and contracting insurance companies
Reviewed patient charts for length of hospitalization, using above criteria
Processed and approved referrals for specialist care from primary physicians
Gave presentations to co-workers on health education and medical coding and criteria
Wrote for company newsletter on health topics such as the flu, colds, and stress
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Douglas County Medical Reserve Corp, Douglas County KS (2008 to 2022)
Train and prepare for possible deployment to area disasters as health worker
Ran flu shot clinics for the public at health fairs and office work sites
Western Schools, Brockton MA (2005 to present)
Reviewed and edited continuing education courses for health care workers
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