Lori Kilgore
Monongahela
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience in managing surgical schedules and delivering patient education. Demonstrates strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management to enhance healthcare delivery. Proven ability to support patient needs and streamline operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Surgical coordinator
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Boca Raton
12.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Coordinated surgery schedules for multiple specialists and departments.
- Managed patient appointments and ensured timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Verified insurance information and obtained necessary authorizations for procedures.
- Liaised with patients to provide pre-operative instructions and answer questions.
- Trained new staff on scheduling processes.
- Monitored changes in surgery schedules and communicated updates promptly to all stakeholders.
- Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining insurance authorizations, lab work, radiology tests.
- Conducted follow up calls with patients after their procedure was completed.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Delivered medical records through electronic and physical means to ensure compliance. and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
McFatter Tech
Davie, FL12-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- patient education
- Surgical preparation
- Insurance checks
- scheduling coordination
- medical documentation
- follow-up procedures
- time management
- Multitasking
- attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- emotional support
Timeline
LPN, Surgical coordinator
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
12.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - LPN
McFatter Tech