Amanda Colvin
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Skilled and licensed practical nurse with a recent Associates of Science in Nursing. Showcases proven expertise in patient triaging and critical thinking. Demonstrates abilities honed across roles at Capital Health Plan Urgent Care and other prominent healthcare settings. Known for elevating patient satisfaction through meticulous care planning and effective education strategies. Proficient in medication administration and emergency response, consistently delivers high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Health Plan Urgent Care
05.2020 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted providers with procedures
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Phone triage
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Health Plan Family Practice
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, venipunctures, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and reconciled medications
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Tallahassee Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
04.2007 - 10.2014
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Ordered medical supplies and equipment
- Administered immunotherapy injections, performed oral food challenges and skin prick testing
- Monitored patient reactions to immunotherapy injections, quickly addressing anaphylactic or adverse reactions
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL12.2007
Skills
- Excellent clinical judgment skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Emergency Response
- Patient triaging
- Quality assurance
- Medication Administration
- Family communication
- Catheter Care
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Wound Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Health Plan Urgent Care
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Health Plan Family Practice
12.2014 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Tallahassee Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
04.2007 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lively Technical College
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