1. D​ELAINA RICHARD
OBJECTIVE
To establish a position within your organization by which I can demonstrate principled and
refined nursing practices, medical methodologies, and advanced techniques by unceasingly
expanding my medical instruction.
EXPERIENCE
07/16 – Present Home Health Care 2000 Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided intermediate services to patients in home. Assessed patients' home
environment cared for and instructed patients and their families on safety precautions, disease
process, medication side effects. Performed wound care as per MD orders. Reported patients’
status and any complications to MD. Collected labs as per MD orders. Checked pt.’s PT/INR
levels and reported to Coumadin nurse or MD to adjusted dosage if needed. Assessed patients’
health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained
medical records. Administered nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provide case
management. Informed MD about pt.’s status.
03/15 – 05/16 Synergy Home Care Opelousas, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided intermediate services to patients in home. Assessed patients' home
environment cared for and instructed patients and their families on safety precautions, disease
process, medication side effects. Performed wound care as per MD orders. Reported patients’
status and any complications to MD. Collected labs as per MD orders. Checked pt.’s PT/INR
levels and reported to Coumadin nurse or MD to adjusted dosage if needed. Assessed patients’
health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained
medical records. Administered nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provide case
management. Informed MD about pt.’s status.
P O BOX 365 ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512
PHONE: (337) 230-8028
DELAINARICHARD@GMAIL.COM

2. 04/14 – 03/15 St Landry Home Care Opelousas, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided intermediate services to patients in home. Assessed patients' home
environment cared for and instructed patients and their families on safety precautions, disease
process, medication side effects. Performed wound care as per MD orders. Reported patients’
status and any complications to MD. Collected labs as per MD orders. Checked pt.’s PT/INR
levels and reported to Coumadin nurse or MD to adjusted dosage if needed. Assessed patients’
health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained
medical records. Administered nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provide case
management. Informed MD about pt.’s status.
08/12 – 04/14 Cardiovascular Institute of the South Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Perform a variety of LPN duties to provide patient care in support of the CV physicians and
other medical personnel. Assessed patients, completed H&P assessment’s, refilled all
medications as per MD orders, instructed patients and set up test/procedures as per MD orders.
Performed EKG’s as per MD standards. Monitored hydration patients. Assisted patients & MD’s
when needed.
05/12 – 08/12 J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home Arnaudville, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided direct care to patients as per POC. Helped patients get in and out of bed, and assisted
them with standing and walking when needed. Administered medications to patients, keeping
records of distribution. Observed any changes in patient’s condition and notified MD of changes.
Maintained patient records, updated charts, created incident reports for falls or injuries. Assisted
MD on scheduled rounds / wound care rounds. Performed respiratory care, PEG care, and
catheter care as per MAR orders.
02/12 – 05/12 Cardiovascular Institute of the South Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Perform a variety of LPN duties to provide patient care in support of the CV physicians and
other medical personnel. Assessed patients, completed H&P assessment’s, refilled all
medications as per MD orders, instructed patients and set up test/procedures as per MD orders.
Performed EKG’s as per MD standards. Monitored hydration patients. Assisted patients & MD’s
when needed.
P O BOX 365 ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512
PHONE: (337) 230-8028
DELAINARICHARD@GMAIL.COM

3. 05/10 – 10/11 STAT Home Health Care Lafayette, LA
Corporate QA Nurse
Responsible for reviewing all Medicare, Medicaid and HMO client charts and files at the local
level to assure proper documentation to maximize reimbursement. This includes verification of
appropriate documentation, quality of care provided, visit utilization, appropriate contacts with
physicians, adherence to the care plan, and evidence of communication between disciplines.
Audited charts to ensure completeness as per Medicare guidelines. Assisted with assurance
and Medicare compliance.
CTC Coordinator / Case Manager
Reviewed daily referrals; met with patients/caregivers admitted to hospital care in order to
obtain program consent and reviewed patient's discharge plan, follow-ups and psychosocial
needs. Assisted patient/caregivers in establishing individualized health goals; identified potential
problems/barriers; and provided health education resources. Provided advocacy for patients’
and monitored patients’ progress. Assisted scheduling of medical appointments to support
patient’s health. Reported any patient complications to case manager to follow-up on patient’s
status.
Case Manager
Assessed patients’ health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans,
and maintained medical records. Administered nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or
disabled patients. Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and provide
case management. Informed MD of field nurse report about pt.’s status. Set field nurses patient
schedule for the week. Assessed and scheduled patient PT, OT, ST and MSW as per MD
approval if needed. Proofread POC’s and made corrections if needed. Submitted POC for MD
signature for billing and continued services.
Field Nurse
Provided intermediate services to patients in home. Assessed patients' home
environment cared for and instructed patients and their families on safety precautions, disease
process, medication side effects. Performed wound care as per MD orders. Reported patients’
status and any complications to MD. Collected labs as per MD orders. Checked pt.’s PT/INR
levels and reported to Coumadin nurse or MD to adjusted dosage if needed.
01/10 – 05/10 Trilogy Healthcare Lafayette, LA
Contract Nurse
Accepted shifts at various nursing homes. Administered medication as ordered by physician.
Followed nursing protocol according to patient's’ treatment regimen. Assessed patients regularly
for any problems.
02/09 – 07/09 Helping Hands Nursing Agency Jasper, TX
Contract Nurse
Accepted shifts at hospitals and nursing homes. Was charge nurse at nursing homes. Also
worked vent unit at nursing home. Administered medication as ordered by physician. Followed
nursing protocol according to patient's’ treatment regimen.
P O BOX 365 ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512
PHONE: (337) 230-8028
DELAINARICHARD@GMAIL.COM

4. 04/03 – 01/04 Vallee Urology Center Opelousas, LA
Administrative Medical Assistant
Checked Televox every morning, scheduled/canceled patient appointments, pulled cancelled
patient’s charts for MD to sign off on. Called patient’s to verify scheduled appointments. Pulled
wait list patients in to fill in empty slots, ensured that Med Data was worked daily and balanced
out at the end of day. Attached all messages to patients chart for nurse or MD, checked patients
in/out, verified & keyed in patient demographics, keyed in all charges, collected payments due.
Answered multi-line phone, scheduled test /procedures for patients. Verified that patient
consented for surgery and that handout & appropriate preps had been ordered. Faxed any
letters that the doctor signed off on to appropriate physician. Monitored incoming faxes – if
abnormal – gave to nurse. Ensured that inventory was stocked, ensured that all frequently used
forms had enough copies, worked nurse bin, precertified surgeries & procedures. Filed all H&P
forms to correct charts, verified Medicaid patients’ number of visits prior to service date and
ensured the CCR was not expired. Filed & Pulled charts, placed lab results on charts to be
reviewed by doctor. Assisted doctor & patient when needed, collected urine samples & tested
them.
EDUCATION
01/08 – 12/08 Angelina College Jasper, TX
Vocational Nursing
Core Outline: Health Science, Foundations of Nursing, Gerontology, Basic Nursing Skills,
Clinical I, II, & III, Pharmacology, Med-Surg I & II; Growth & Development, Mental Health &
Illness, Maternal / Newborn, Pediatric Nursing, Professional Development; IV Certification.
Class Representative
11/02 – 08/05 Unitech Training Academy Lafayette, LA
Computer Information Systems
Mastered: Introduction to Windows XP Professional, QuickBooks Pro. Microsoft Office
Specialist: Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
03/99 – 05/01 Harcourt Learning Direct Scranton, PA
Medical Transcriptionist
Received letter of recommendation from Director of Education.
Core Outline: Intro to Medical Transcription, English I & II, Intro to Medical
Terminology, Body Systems terminology I, II, III, & IV; Advanced terminology &
Pharmacology, Records Management, Written communications I & II
08/92 – 05/95 Beau Chene High School Arnaudville, LA
Business Curriculum
Typing, Accounting I & II, Word Processing & Business Math. Typing Speed: 50 – 55 wpm
Numeric Keypad: 250 kspm. Member of FBLA.
P O BOX 365 ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512
PHONE: (337) 230-8028
DELAINARICHARD@GMAIL.COM

5. ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSES
Louisiana License Practical Nurse (Will submit on request)
CPR & AED Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist
REFERENCES
Helen Love, RN
Crowley, LA
(772) 633-4545
Michelle Sonnier, FNP
103 Epinal Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 349-2338
Christy Prejean, LPN
102 Van Dyke Court
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 501-1295
Cynthia Castille
179 Rue Destin
Cankton, LA 70584
(337) 581-8074
Dolly Guidroz
457 Oscar Rivette Rd.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 247-3549
P O BOX 365 ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512
PHONE: (337) 230-8028
DELAINARICHARD@GMAIL.COM