Theresa Hayes
Chesterfield
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Chester Square Family Practice
Chester, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in daily patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Streamlined patient intake processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, routine vaccinations and injections.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans
- Generate referrals, prior authorizations
- Review lab results with patients and provided patient education
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring quality of care across diverse populations.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Southside Oral and Facial Surgery
Petersburg, VA
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Assisted with IV sedation
- Obtained IV access
- Recovered sedated patients
- Sterilization of instruments
- Prepared surgical trays
- Obtained x-rays
- Reviewed patient health history
- Ordered controlled and non controlled medications
- Ordered medical supplies
LPN
Tri Cities Gastroenterology
Chester, VA
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted provider with endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures
LPN
Chesterfield Pediatrics
Midlothian, VA
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Prepared patients for sick and well visits
- Patient triaging
- Patient referrals, prior authorizations
- Medication refills
- Administered routine vaccines, therapeutic injections, allergy injections and oral medications
- Cultivated phlebotomy into the practice
- Trained nursing staff on phlebotomy skills
- Organized and ordered patient samples and lab supplies
- Electronic medical record experience
LPN
The Children's Clinic
Newport News, VA
04.2009 - 11.2012
- Lead nurse
- Prepared patients for the provider by obtaining vital signs and labs for their visit
- Administered routine vaccinations and injections
- Initiated and corresponded with providers and specialists
- Cross trained for front desk/reception work
- Electronic medical record experience
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Peninsula Institute for Community Health
Newport News, VA
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Planned and organized patient care and services
- Corresponded and communicated with providers and specialist
Education
Practical Nursing (Diploma) -
Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, VA06-2006
General Education (Diploma) - undefined
Hampton High School
Hampton, VA06-2000
Skills
- Patient condition reporting
- Triage
- Administering injections
- EMR Systems
- Phlebotomy
- Leadership
- Patient education
- Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) October 2017 to October 2019
- CPR/BLS September 2017 to September 2019
- PN State: VA
Timeline
LPN
Chester Square Family Practice
04.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Southside Oral and Facial Surgery
05.2016 - 03.2021
LPN
Tri Cities Gastroenterology
12.2015 - 05.2016
LPN
Chesterfield Pediatrics
01.2014 - 10.2015
LPN
The Children's Clinic
04.2009 - 11.2012
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Peninsula Institute for Community Health
12.2007 - 07.2008
General Education (Diploma) - undefined
Hampton High School
Practical Nursing (Diploma) -
Medical Careers Institute