LPN

Laverne Cunningham

*** *********** ***** • Jackson, TN. 38305 • 713-***-**** • **************@*********.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to work in an environment where my extensive medical skills can be fully utilized. To provide quality care for individuals in any medical environment.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Certified Patient Account Representative

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified

Certified Coding Specialist

EDUCATION

Union University, Jackson, TN (2009)

Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN (2004-2008)

Shelby M.Jackson Memorial Technical Institute, Ferriday, LA. (1995-Certificate in Practical Nursing)

• GPA 2.5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Zion Church, Jackson, TN 2008-2011

Administrative Assistant

• Provide Administrative/Secretarial support for all departments

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, interviews and appointments

• Establish and maintain electronic records

• Sort and distribute all incoming mail

• Processed Purchase Requisitions and Expense reports

• Internet research

• Process incoming phone call and forward to necessary

• Maintained/updated filing system

Tennessee Personal Assistant, Jackson, TN 2010-2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Performed physical assessments

• Monitored client vital signs

• Wound care with dressing changes

• Trach care

• Foley Catheter care

• Documentation

• Chart audit

• Supervise unlicensed staff

• Medication administration

• Performing ADL’s

• Blood Sugar monitoring with injections

• Feeding incapacitated patients

• Emotional support for family members

• Liaison between guardians/Social Services

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The Jackson Clinic, Jackson, TN 2007 – 2009

Physicians Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse

• Performed physical assessments

• Reviewed chart notes

• Scheduled patient procedures

• Monitored vital signs

• Suture removal

• Administer medication and immunizations

• Advocate for patients with their insurance companies

Critical Care Unlimited, Goodlettsville, TN 1999 – 2008

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Cared for at 16-20 patients per day

• Performed preventive care, medication administration, wound care, tracheotomy care, monitored vital signs, antibiotic therapy, and assisted physician with medical rounds

• Performed adequate chart documentation according to Medicare guidelines

• Conduct chart audits with necessary follow-up

• Managed patient population that were HIV positive

Nashville Rehabilitation Hospital (Bridges Unit), Nashville, TN 1999 – 2001

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Medication administration

• Chart auditing

• Group sessions with documentation

• Supervised 3-5 staff members

• Medical rounds with physicians

• Wound care

• Set-up and administer IV antibiotics

• Perform phlebotomist duties

Camelot Leisure Living, Ferriday, LA. 1995 – 1999

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Medication administration

• Chart auditing

• Wound care

• Medical rounds with physician

• Documentation according to guidelines

• Patient assessments including vital signs

• Supervised 8-10 staff persons

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified patient account representative (2006)

Certified Coding Specialist (2006)

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FIELD EXPERIENCE

Alexandria Place of Jackson - Assisted Living By Americare

• Met with a designated client and practiced utilizing the skills of the Social Work profession including, engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination and follow-up

• The client and their family were interviewed to assist with my project of compiling the client’s information from our interviews to create a memory book in their honor

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience includes but is not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Healthcare Information System (MISYS)

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