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Haleigh Zornes

Tollesboro

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Bringing a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lifepoint Health
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Collaborated with patient, referring physician and surgical specialist to coordinate pre- and post-operative care for surgical procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Verified insurance coverage and benefits and communicated directly with patient for timely scheduling of clinic appointment and surgery procedure.
  • Streamlined communication between surgeons, patients, and hospital staff for seamless surgery coordination.
  • Communicated with patients on phone and in person to enter and update medical history in database.
  • Coordinated testing, labs and other diagnostic data for proper clearance prior to surgery.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Lifepoint Health-Maysville, KY
12.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.

LPN

Quinable, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.

LPN

Vanceburg Rehab and Care-Vanceburg, KY
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.

STNA

Vanceburg Rehab and Care-Vanceburg, KY
04.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

STNA

Lifeline Homecare Inc.
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts through consistent implementation of prescribed therapeutic exercises.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Capella University-Remote
07-2026

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Excelsior College-Albany, NY
Albany, NY
05.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maysville Community and Technical College-Maysville, KY
Maysville, KY
05.2020

High school diploma - undefined

Lewis County High School-Vanceburg, KY
Vanceburg, KY
05.2016

Skills

  • HIPAA
  • Workers' compensation
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Leadership
  • Phlebotomy
  • Communication skills
  • Patient care
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Management
  • Catheterization
  • Medical office experience
  • Nursing
  • Vital signs
  • Hospital experience
  • Medication administration
  • Acute care
  • Customer service
  • Teaching
  • Tube feeding
  • EHR systems
  • Medical-surgical
  • EMR systems
  • Medical terminology
  • Home health
  • Organizational skills
  • Catheter care
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Nursing home experience
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Patient management
  • Care planning
  • Medication distribution
  • Team coordination
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Chart updating
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient relations
  • Authorizations
  • Benefit coverage
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Insurance verification
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Electronic records management
  • Prescription coordination
  • Electronic refill request processing
  • Medical coding
  • Insurance authorization
  • Patient insurance authorizations
  • Physician order verification
  • Insurance procedures
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Data entry
  • Workflow management
  • Billing procedures
  • Provider relations
  • CPT coding
  • Patient referrals
  • Outpatient surgery coding
  • Precertification requirements
  • Relationship building
  • Office administration
  • Office procedures
  • Document preparation
  • Document processing
  • Document scanning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Digital filing
  • Telephone etiquette

Certification

  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • BLS- Issued: 01/08/2024 Exp: 01/08/2026
  • RN License- KY Issued: 07/09/2025 Exp: 10/31/2026
  • HIPPA Certification


Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lifepoint Health
05.2025 - Current

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Lifepoint Health-Maysville, KY
12.2021 - Current

LPN

Quinable, Inc.
11.2020 - Current

LPN

Vanceburg Rehab and Care-Vanceburg, KY
05.2020 - 02.2022

STNA

Lifeline Homecare Inc.
11.2016 - 10.2017

STNA

Vanceburg Rehab and Care-Vanceburg, KY
04.2016 - 03.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Excelsior College-Albany, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maysville Community and Technical College-Maysville, KY

High school diploma - undefined

Lewis County High School-Vanceburg, KY

BSN - Nursing

Capella University-Remote
Haleigh Zornes