LPN position

Karen McEwan

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Home 678-***-**** Cell 678-***-**** ▪ Email: ********@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a position that requires use of my decision-making, professional manner and excellent Patient Care skills in a medical facility.

Experience

At Home Healthcare and Hospice, Conyers, GA March 2009-June 2009

Patient Care Coordinator, LPN

· Process patient admissions in a timely manner.

· Obtain patient’s records to process admissions from medical facility.

· Forward weekly care plans to doctor’s office to inform them of status of care.

· Medicaid patient’s documents are forwarded and kept up to date.

· Nurse visits PRN and on call basis.

Gentiva Healthfield, Marietta, GA November 2007-March 2009

Intake Coordinator, LPN

· Receive and responds to incoming calls from referral sources/potential patients.

· Contact referral sources to advise them of referral status and identify payer sources.

· Exchange information to identify the patient's needs and determine the company's ability to meet them.

· Notify the clinical team who will deliver the services.

· Provides all relevant information to ensure patient's smooth transition to home care.

Westbury Health and Rehab Conyers, GA January 2007- November 2007

Licensed Practical Nurse

· Prepares and administer medications, tube feedings, and treatments as ordered.

· Transcription of medication orders in a timely manner.

· Order medications as needed, according to facility procedures.

· Observes, evaluates reports and records all changes in residents’ conditions.

· Documents daily notes and monthly summaries.

· Notifies physicians of changes in residents’ conditions, abnormal lab and x-ray results when necessary.

Peachford Hospital, Atlanta, GA November 2006- June 2007

Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

· Administer patient medications as prescribed by physician.

· Transcription of medication orders in a timely manner.

· Complete nursing assessments under supervision of an RN.

· Provide education to patients on their prescribed medications; detox regimens, documenting this in patient record.

Care Master Medical Services, Griffin, GA February 2004 – October 2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

· Responsible for patient’s medication preparation and bathing assistance and light physical therapy.

· Provides transportation for patients to and from patient care areas.

· Responsible for organizing the delivery and distribution of patient care items needed by the patient care areas.

Body Pros Physical Therapy, Lilburn, GA December 2002 – March 2003

Receptionist

· Organized and performed office duties that include typing, maintaining department files.

· Greet and register patients in a professional manner.

· Responsible for answering telephone, taking messages, schedule appointments and ordering office supplies.

· Provided assistance with patient’s insurance verifications and provided general liability claims administration support.

East Metro OB/GYN Specialists, INC., Conyers, GA June 2002 – September 2002

Front Office Assistant

· Greet patients in a professional matter and register their respective data in the system.

· Answer phone and schedule appointments

· Verified insurance coverage, and managed medical records.

· Updated patients files daily and perform administrative duties as needed.

EDUCATION

Heart of Georgia Technical College Graduate April 2006

Licensed Practical Nurse

Skill

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); Medical Managersv9.2; Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x; Excellent oral and written communication; Strong organizational skills; Excellent time management skills; AIT (Advanced Individual Training); US Army Reserve.

References available upon request

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