Licensed Practical Nurse - Mid Carolina Internal Medicine - West Columbia, SC
(2023-01)
- Roomed clients and reconciled medications, allergies, and immunizations.
- Assist in placing and fulfilling orders for patient care such as EKGs, labs and refills.
- Administer medications, immunizations and any other duties as instructed by provider.
- Performs all duties efficiently and timely, while maintaining a positive patient flow.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
Business Office Associate - Lexington Family Practice - West Columbia, SC
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed. Collaborated closely with management for continuous process and safety improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clinical staff schedule and supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
- Acted as interim Clincal Coordinator.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Ensured all medications and clinical supplies were order and stocked for the practice.
- Implemented work flows for both program directors for the hospital's new Internal Medicine Residency program with Graduate Medical Education.
- Assists patients, visitors, providers and office staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Performs all duties efficiently and timely, while maintaining a positive patient flow.
- Serves as an office and patient liaison when required.
Assistant General Manager - Inakaya Watanabe Japanese Restaurant - Columbia, SC
(2012-04 - 2017-12)
- Effectively recruited and managed employees, handled team conflicts, oversaw daily operations.
- Ensured and measured guest satisfaction, handled customer complaints.
- Streamlined operations for effective inventory management and generated financial reports.
