Healthcare professional with 10 years experience prepared to excel in triage environments, leveraging comprehensive experience in patient assessment and care prioritization. Reliable team player focused on delivering optimal patient outcomes and adapting to dynamic healthcare settings. Key skills include critical decision-making and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
All About Kids Pediatrics, Lawrenceville, Ga
Lawrenceville, Ga
10.2014 - 05.2023
Duties to include:
Administered immunizations and conducted routine screenings for pediatric patients
Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care- 10 years experience with phone triage
Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing supply shortages and waste
Implemented electronic health record updates to improve data accuracy and accessibility
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, obtained vitals signs
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes
Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making
Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options
Promoted to nurse manager January 2020; additional skills to include:
handling the nurse and provider’s schedules, including the on-call schedule; managing time cards for all employees
managing any issues that arise with nurses and patients/parents
ordering vaccines and lab supplies
holding and leading scheduled meetings and huddles, assuring employees stay up to date on CPR certification and BLS
trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols to enhance team performance.
Sharon Elementary School, Loganville, GA School Nurse, LPN
June 2023-June 2024
Duties to include:
Provide acute care for illnesses and injuries for over 750 students (fractures, scrapes, allergic reactions); act as first responder, conducting CPR and utilizing AED’s in critical situations
administer daily medications, as well as monitoring type 1 diabetes in multiple students throughout the day- glucometer, injection of glucose; administer daily and emergency medications in compliance with state regulations
develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP) for students with diabetes, asthma, seizures, and severe allergies; conduct mandatory vision, hearing and BMI screenings
review, track and report student vaccination records to state health authorities; monitor and report outbreaks of communicative diseases (COVID-19, influenza, head lice, etc.); maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of all student visits and medical interventions; train staff on CPR.
Education
Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, Ga
12-2019
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Ga
05-2014
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Ga
04-2012
College Preparatory Diploma - Vocational Seal in Biblical Studies
Loganville High School
Loganville, Ga
05-2011
Skills
Diagnostic testing: urinalysis, venipuncture, glucometer, flu, strep, mono and pregnancy tests, cholesterol panel, lead and hemoglobin testing, pulmonary function testing
Strong phone triage skills
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Clinical documentation
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Breathing treatments
EMR / EHR- EPIC experience
Patient triaging
Pediatric care
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant, CMA (AAMA) June, 2014
Blood Borne Pathogens Training (2014)
6- Hour Radiation Safety Training (2014)
American Heart Association CPR/BLS certified (current through February 2028)
2014 PEDS 360 EPIC for Ordering Providers (CHOA, June 16, 2014)
Attended the 2-day Fall 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics conference in Atlanta
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2016- present
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
All About Kids Pediatrics, Lawrenceville, Ga
10.2014 - 05.2023
Nursing
Athens Technical College
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Gwinnett Technical College
University of West Georgia
College Preparatory Diploma - Vocational Seal in Biblical Studies