Katrina Wallace
Sibley
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in administering medications, patient assessment, and EHR management. Committed to delivering quality care and mentoring staff to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
THE BLAKE
Bossier City
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for care delivery.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport
09.2021 - Current
- Reviewed pre-authorization requests for medical procedures and services.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage details.
- Updated electronic health records with accurate precertification information.
- Managed patient files and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed trends in precertification denials for process improvement.
- Trained new team members on precertification protocols and procedures.
- Verified insurance eligibility, coverage levels, and benefit parameters prior to submission of precertification requests.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home
Bossier City
08.2010 - 12.2020
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supervised daily nursing operations and ensured quality patient care.
- Assessed patient wounds and developed appropriate care plans.
- Monitored wound healing progress and adjusted treatment as necessary.
- Utilized advanced wound care products and technologies effectively.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
Education
Nursing
NORTHWEST TECHNICAL
Minden, LA12.2009
High School Diploma -
EDNA KARR
New Orleans, LA05.2003
Skills
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- EHR management
- Wound care treatment
- Training and mentoring
- CPR Instructor
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
THE BLAKE
05.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health
09.2021 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home
08.2010 - 12.2020
Nursing
NORTHWEST TECHNICAL
High School Diploma -
EDNA KARR