Amalea Kravetz
Manawa,WI
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring a safe healthcare environment through effective clinical documentation and infection control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Residence
New London, WI
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to provider promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph's Residence
New London, WI
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff timely.
- Maintained accurate patient records, adhering to confidentiality standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall facility hygiene.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wisconsin Veterans Home King
King, WI
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Staff supervision
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Psychotropic medications
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Training - 02/01/2026
- CPR/BLS Training - 02/14/2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Residence
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph's Residence
07.2022 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wisconsin Veterans Home King
08.2015 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College