Paige Barefoot
York
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (BSN, RN)
Penn State Health
Hershey
07.2024 - Current
- Observe and record patient behavior
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Collect patient health history
- Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
- Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
- Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
- Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
- Direct and supervise nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides
- Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
Patient Service Specialist
Wellspan Health York Hospital
York
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Conduct patient interview, in person or by telephone, to collect accurate demographic, biographic, and financial information for registration and or admission.
- Responsible for preparing pre-admission and admission forms to include but not limited to, ascertaining and verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, obtaining appropriate bed assignments based on patient diagnosis, condition, and preferences, as well as evaluates and facilitating transfers within and from hospital to include ICU’s, TCU’s, ED, and other specialty care areas.
Communications Intern
Elder Healthcare Solutions
York
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Create electronic filing systems to update and maintain client records
- Organize and schedule meetings and events
- Document visits and correspondence related to clients and their personal care, and any other client reports and/or proposals.
- Responsible for maintaining Employee Handbook and concise employee policies, and creating media presentations to include, brochures, PowerPoint slide, and other related fliers geared toward the outreach to potential clients.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph’s University
Lancaster, PA05.2024
B.A. - Communications Arts and Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2017
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Highly detail oriented
- Exceptional ability to establish and maintain good personal rapport
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving abilities
- Excellent time management
- High organizational skills
- Active listening skills
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse (BSN, RN)
Penn State Health
07.2024 - Current
Patient Service Specialist
Wellspan Health York Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2018
Communications Intern
Elder Healthcare Solutions
02.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph’s University
B.A. - Communications Arts and Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
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