Tana Kimble

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About Tana Kimble

Nursing Elk Valley Home Health/ Lhc group Mar 2017 – Present3 years 5 months Nashville, Tennessee Elk Valley Health Services, a division of The LHC Group, offers private duty care to chronically ill patients in their homes. We serve the state of Tennessee. Some of the things I do and have done in 20+ yrs in the medical field. Assist professional staff in providing direct care treatment for mentally ill clients in small care units. Reported and maintained patient related records, while maintaining HIPAA guidelines. Accompanied patients to on and off site appointments, ensuring patients were properly assisted and needs were met. Conducted leisurely activities for patients allowing positive interaction amongst patients. Performed patient assessment, treatment program, and forensic evaluation while maintaining accurate records of patient progress. Conducted vital signs and health procedures to effectively monitor patients' conditions. Intervened in high crisis situations to ensure the safety of patients and staff. provided mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological and rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Provided support services to men affected by substance abuse and/or mental health issues in a transitional living program. Taught life skills and assisted with Individualized Recovery Plans. Observed and documented the residents' behaviors, progress, and program compliance. Draw blood and collect UA from assigned patients at the request of their home and delivers assignments to approved designated drop off Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures in the home of my patient Fills out proper insurance forms that requested the patients exam. Work independent without supervision Verify correct patient information and ensure accurate labeling of specimens Transport samples to laboratory Order lab test and update patient demographics into the laboratory computer system Process blood, urine, and stool specimens. Distributed medications to patients and kept record of patient's vitals. Ensured clients safety.