Registered Nurse Medical

FRANCENIA M. BLACKWELL

*** ***** ******. **********, ** 27320

Cellular 336-***-****

************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Licensed Practical Nursing experience includes: ICD-9 Coding, clinical documentation quality analysis, management, and direct skilled nursing care. It is my desire to obtain full-time employment which will enable me to use my education and strong organizational skills.

Work Experience

MEDASSUARNT, Inc., Bowie, MA 2010 to 2011

Remote Data Review Consultant

• Reviewed and over-read medical records for completeness, abstracted pertinent data according to company guidance, assigning codes according to project guidelines of ( Claims Integrity, Risk Adjustment), validated data using standard classification systems and made changes accordingly.

• Assisted in special projects as needed with minimal prior notice, data entry (such as: demographic characteristics, history, and extent of diseases, diagnostic procedures and treatments) for the purpose of deciding medical decision making utilized in billing for company clients.

• Maintained a variety of ongoing updates toward current guidance. Communicated with team lead on per policy and referenced as needed with occasional questions and thoroughness of assigned tasks.

• Adhered to client privacy and HIPPA at all times.

• Maneuvered several computer screens simultaneously while keeping a log of all reviews, meetings, IT down-time, and other activities carried out during hours of active work day.

AMEDISYS, Burlington, NC 2010 to 2010

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Assisted and instructed patients and family members for either inpatient, pre- and/or post-operative procedures as transcribed or ordered per licensed physician.

• Administered medications subcutaneous, intra-muscular, and orally per physicians orders as well as educating both patients and their families on self-maintenance and signs and symptoms to be aware of which warrant medical attention.

• Acquired ordered labs via venipuncture, probes, or cultures according to physicians orders and label directions while serving as a "visiting nurse".

• Maintained communication with nursing supervisor, physicians and other members of interdisciplinary health teams in order to ensure optimal patient care, guidance, and compliance in a homecare setting.

• Performed additional skilled nursing procedures including: tube feedings, peripheral intravenous therapy, wound care, pain assessments, vital signs, catheter care, along with concise documentation via electronic health record.

• Operated medical equipment such as: G-tube pump, suction machine, O2 concentrator, nebulizers, pulse oximetry, Hoyer lift, PT- INR testing, and wound vacuum, etc.

• Established good rapport and assisted with all aspects of daily living for homebound patients and remaining compliance within the scope of a LPN.

RHA Health Services, High Point, NC 2007 to 2010

LPN/Case Manager

• Responsible for the consistent and optimal health outcomes of 23 assigned patients with mental and a variety of secondary illnesses.

• Established rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and beliefs.

• Worked with early adults (18+) with physical/developmental disabilities. Responsible for investigating complaints/allegations of abuse and/or neglect and forwarding on to Quality Professional and Administrator.

• Provided resources to co-workers and staff for optimal patient care. Consulted and trained staff on proper use of medical products or doctor ordered care procedures.

• Prepared daily reports and documentation of patient healthcare status and changes.

• Attended interdisciplinary meetings with nurses, physicians, social workers, dietary and other therapeutic staff.

• Forged alliances with physicians and other health organizations building a solid referral base.

• Utilized extensive community nursing experience to establish an empathetic and sensitive client and family rapport.

• Assessed client needs and discussed client/care giver goals to determine strategies to meet objectives.

• Reviewed prescription medications with residents and suggested changes in care based on feedback.

• Acquired phlebotomy labs and initiated procedure per protocol for follow up on critical values.

• Managed training and supervision of direct care associates.

• Ensured compliance with all state and company long-term care regulations. Provided medical care and teaching to those in need of further education including, but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, and wound care.

• Formalized a mentoring status for new nursing practioners.

• Monitored vital signs, assessed change in status, passed medications, provided personal care and changed non-sterile dressings.

• Utilized assessment skills to identify changes in patient's status and communicated observations to physician(s).

• Utilized recognized nursing techniques, procedures and established standards as outlined within the scope of practical nursing and under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Taught OSHA, Fall Prevention, and Infection Control to both new hires and annual re-certifications.

Education

Diploma, Practical Nursing 1999

Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC - * Completed Practical Nursing Program

A.S., Medical Administration 2006

Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC

B.S., Business Administration 2013

Strayer University, Greensboro, NC

References Available Upon Request

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