WEST TENNESSEE TRANSITIONAL CARE/WEST TN POST ACUTE
Bells
24
years of professional experience
Experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years experience in short-term skilled nursing and long-term care. Providing direct care and coordinating continuum of care by maintaining ongoing communication with patients, caregivers, physicians and specialists to ensure the highest quality of care for positive patient outcomes. I strive to contribute my knowledge and passion for nursing to the benefit of the facility, its patients and staff.
Work History
LPN ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
12 Years 1 Month
WEST TENNESSEE TRANSITIONAL CARE/WEST TN POST ACUTE | 09.2014 - 10.2026
Review referrals from hospitals, home health agencies, physician offices, and home for admission to the facility
Work closely with intake coordinators, case managers, social workers, physicians, patients and their families to ensure appropriate placement for patients
Conduct tours with prospective patients and their families
Guide patients and their families through the admission process once accepted
Coordinate with staff for a smooth and pleasant transition for patient admission
Cost out medications and supplies
Verify and clarify medication and treatment orders as needed
Enter demographics, ICD-10 Codes, medications, treatments and ancillary orders into the electronic medical record
Order necessary equipment needed to care for the patient
Complete admission paperwork with patient and/or responsible party
LPN Medical Records
7 Months
Forest Cove Nursing and Rehab | 02.2014 - 09.2014
Maintained active and discharged medical records according to State and HIPPA guidelines
Maintained all medical records both in filing room as well as the electronic medical record
Ensured any release of information requests were HIPPA compliant
Completed PASRR’s on all patients on admission
Completed PAE’s for long term care patients
Audited labs to ensure completion
Infection control monitoring
LPN CHARGE NURSE
11 Years 9 Months
FOREST COVE NURSING AND REHAB | 05.2002 - 02.2014
Delivered efficient care to patients, such as observing, charting, and reporting developments in patients’ health conditions
Worked closely with physicians and interdisciplinary nursing team to develop plan of care for patients
Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician orders
Specialized in staging wounds and wound care
Education
LICENSED PRACTIAL NURSE
TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | JACKSON | 08-2001
Skills
ICD-10 Coding
Knowledge of Medicare and HMOs
Team player with positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
Time management skills
Critical thinking
Strong work ethic
Able to multi-task
Timeline
LPN ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
WEST TENNESSEE TRANSITIONAL CARE/WEST TN POST ACUTE
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