RN/Manager/Director

LISA H. PIPKIN, RN

Email: mu8zll@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 770-***-****

Goal-directed, results-oriented professional with a strong medical background and education. Self-motivated with a commitment to providing quality nursing care. Keen insight into the needs and views of others. Able to listen and identify issues or problem areas and form innovative solutions. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Professional, personable, and articulate in presentation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIDLAND HEALTH TESTING, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2010

Registered Nurse

• Obtained informed consent and administered influenza vaccine at job sites

DUNWOODY WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER, Atlanta, Georgia 2009

Registered Nurse

• Obtained accurate medical history and physical in preparation for pregnancy termination procedures

• Educated and counseled patients regarding pre and post termination expectations and birth control options

• Assessed patients vital signs and condition in the postoperative period

• Assisted in providing emotional and psychological support for patients following pregnancy termination

EMORY CHILDREN’S CENTER, Decatur, Georgia 2008- 2009

Registered Nurse (Temporary Assignment)

• Triaged phone calls related to otolaryngology surgery and assisted in scheduling procedures for pediatric patients

• Assured that history and physical as well as consent paperwork were thoroughly filled out prior to surgery dates

• Obtained proper information for pediatric patients regarding medical history and arranged medical clearance for surgery if necessary

GDC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, Lawrenceville, Georgia 2008

Registered Nurse

• Assessed preoperative status of patients prior to procedures

• Inserted intravenous catheters in preparation for surgery

• Maintained record of postoperative vital signs and documented them accordingly

• Detailed patients on discharge instructions and answered questions

• Received pathology reports, recorded results, and sent them to corresponding physicians

NEW BEGINNINGS COMPREHENSIVE WOMENS HEALTHCARE, Conyers, Georgia 2007- 2008

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

• Managed medical care of gynecologic and obstetrical patients

• Assisted with hospital rounds on patients that were post delivery

• Signed off on normal lab results and advised patients of results

• Issued prescription medication per protocol

NORTH FULTON FAMILY MEDICINE, Alpharetta, Georgia 2005 - 2007

Clinical Manager/Nurse Practitioner Adult Health

• Preformed patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Gave phone triage advice

• Managed clinical staff at four locations

• Scheduled all employees to ensure that nineteen providers were adequately supported

• Ordered and stocked clinical supplies. Maintained necessary stock levels

• Assured that OSHA, CLIA, and other regulatory requirements were observed

• Preformed patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment and phone triage advice

• Interview, hiring, and termination of clinical staff members

• Handled personnel issues of clinical staff members

• Coordinated teaching to enhance the knowledge of clinical staff

• Organized clinical aspects of new office location

GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS OF DEKALB, Decatur, Georgia 2003 - 2005

Back Office Supervisor

• Coordinated schedules and patient flow for seven physicians

• Managed team of five employees. Accountable for direction setting, daily activities, performance reviews

• Ensured that the lab functioned according to office and state policies. Obtained and organized patient lab results

• Resolved clinical patient problems and complaints

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(CONTINUED)

CHILDREN’S MEDICINE, Lawrenceville, Georgia 2002 - 2003

Triage Registered Nurse

SNELLVILLE PEDIATRICS, Snellville, Georgia 1997 - 2002

Triage Registered Nurse

• Assessed patient medical condition via telephone and prioritized urgency and type of patient appointments

• Advised parents per protocol on childhood illnesses

• Organized and coordinated patient services including appointments, emergency transport, testing, prescription and records management, and all communication

• Administered vaccine and antibiotic injections as well as catheterizations and routine laboratory tests

• Assessed and documented routine patient visits/diagnosis per office protocol

EDUCATION

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia

Post Master’s Certificate, Adult Health, 2010

Clinical Practice at The Doctor’s Inn, Suwanee, GA 2009

Master of Science, Perinatal/Women’s Health, 2005

BRENAU UNIVERSITY, Gainesville, Georgia

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 1997

Bachelor of Science, Business, 1997

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

• American Nurses Credentialing Corporation, Adult Nurse Practitioner 2010

• National Certification Corporation, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner 2005

• Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse 1997; Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 2005

• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES

• North Fulton Family Medicine, Managers Award 2006

• Parkview Youth Football Association Cheer Coach 2008-2010

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