Amanda Andrews
Lawerenceville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Kedplasma, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient safety while implementing best practices in clinical documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kedplasma
Tucker, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspire in the Gardens , Rehabilitation Center
Tallahassee, FL
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Patient Care: LPNs assist patients with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and mobility, and ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Vital Sign Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Medication Administration:Administering medications as prescribed by a physician, often including injections.
- Wound Care: Providing basic wound care, including cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Patient Education: Providing simple health education to patients and their families.
- Documentation: Accurately documenting patient care and progress in medical records.
- Communication: Communicating patient status and concerns to RNs and physicians.
- Supervision: LPNs may supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other nursing support staff.
- Patient Safety: Prioritizing patient safety and implementing infection control measures.
- Assisting with Procedures: Assisting physicians with procedures and collecting specimens
Licensed Practical Nurse
Apalachee Center For Human Services
Tallahassee, FL
05.2013 - 06.2020
- Direct Patient Care:Providing basic nursing care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance, while also monitoring and reporting on patient status.
- Medication Administration:Administering medications, documenting reactions, and ensuring safe and proper medication storage and distribution.
- Vital Sign Monitoring:Taking and recording vital signs, reporting abnormalities, and monitoring the patient's overall physical health.
- Documentation:Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including medication administration logs, vital sign readings, and progress notes.
- Patient Education:Providing information and education to patients and families about their condition, treatment plan, and self-care activities.
- Care Planning:Participating in the development and implementation of patient care plans, working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Safety and Security:Maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff, implementing crisis intervention techniques, and de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Building rapport with patients, communicating effectively with healthcare providers, and providing a calming and supportive presence.
- Collaboration:Working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, psychologists, and social workers.
Education
Associate Of Science - Gender Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2015
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL05.2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
Additional Information
Multi State Licensure
BLS/ALS certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kedplasma
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspire in the Gardens , Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Apalachee Center For Human Services
05.2013 - 06.2020
Associate Of Science - Gender Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Lively Technical College