Alicia Hyers
Nicholls,GA
Summary
Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Douglas, Georgia
07.2021 - Current
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
LPN
Corecivic Inc.
Nichols, GA
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
LPN
Hazlehurst Court Care And Rehab
Hazlehurst, Georgia
04.2012 - 12.2017
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
LPN
Appling HealthCare System
Baxley, Georgia
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN
Pierce co nursing home
Blackshear, Georgia
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Education
Practical Nursing
Okefenokee Tech
Waycross, GA09-2008
High School Diploma -
Bacon County High School
Alma, GA05-2006
Skills
- Neurological care
- Diabetes management
- Orthopedic care
- Motivational interviewing
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
- Respiratory care
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
07.2021 - Current
LPN
Corecivic Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2021
LPN
Hazlehurst Court Care And Rehab
04.2012 - 12.2017
LPN
Appling HealthCare System
05.2010 - 08.2012
LPN
Pierce co nursing home
11.2008 - 05.2010
Practical Nursing
Okefenokee Tech
High School Diploma -
Bacon County High School