Teia Hall
South Central Regional Medical Center
LAUREL,MS
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated LPN Team Lead with expertise in insurance prior authorization, team leadership, and patient safety. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Work History
LPN Team Lead
14 Years 6 Months- Complete insurance prior authorization for medication, procedures, and specialty treatments, through government and commercial insurances while ensuring a timely approval process.
- Lead and mentor nursing staff while overseeing daily clinical operations
- Assist physicians during MOHS micrographic surgery and various dermatologic procedures.
- Administer local anesthetics to numb surgical sites at all anatomical locations.
- Prepare patients before, during and after surgical procedures while ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administer physician-ordered injections including biologic medications, corticosteroids, and other dermatologic treatments.
- Maintain sterile surgical environments and ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols.
- Assist with biopsies, excisions, lesion removals, and other in-office dermatologic procedures.
- Serve as a clinical resource for staff while promoting exceptional patient satisfaction and efficient workflow.
LPN
2 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers on a 30+ bed unit.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to support care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in health status.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Managed patient care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
LPN Charge Nurse
5 Months- Conducted patient assessments, identifying changes in conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse to an 88+bed facility, caring for patients for the overnight shift.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
- Dean's List 2006-2007
- Phi Theta Kappa - 2009
AAS Health Information Technology - Transcription And Coding
Skills
Team leadership
Medication and Biologic Authorizations
Medication approvals
HIPAA standards
Patient assessment
Time management
Multitasking
Dependability
Clinical prioritization
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
LPN
Driftwood Nursing Center
10.2009 - 11.2011Read More
LPN Charge Nurse
Eagle Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2009 - 09.2009Read More
Ozarka College
Associate of Science from Practical Nursing
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Ozarka College
AAS Health Information Technology from Transcription And Coding
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