Amanda Kaupp
Panama City,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
- Current Compact LPN License
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Paris, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
LPN
OneStaffMedical
Coos Bay, OR
11.2023 - 07.2024
- 16 Week Contracted Travel Assignment.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
LPN
Suwannee Medical Personnel
Panama City, FL
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Local Travel/Per Diem assignments at about 10 different facilities.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN
Alto Healthcare Staffing
Dayton, Ohio
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Local Travel/Per Diem assignments at about 10 different facilities.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maria Joseph Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Trotwood, OH
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 280 bed nursing center.
- Documented patient care in a timely and accurate manner using PCC system.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Administered medications as ordered per CNP/MD orders.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonebridge Manor
Lancaster, CA
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Everlasting Healthcare
Lancaster, CA
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Worked with Nurse Practitioner and PCP to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Regularly preformed tracheostomy care and monitored for signs and symptoms of infection.
- Familiar with ventilator-dependent residents that require frequent suctioning.
- Regularly preformed G-tube care while monitoring and hanging tube feedings via Kangaroo pump.
- Inserting IV's and withdrawing blood while assessing for any signs of infection or infiltration at the IV site.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonebridge Manor
Lancaster, CA
02.2015 - 08.2018
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
Lancaster, CA07.2017
High School Diploma -
Desert Junior-Senior High School
Edwards, CA06.2014
Skills
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- BLS/CPR
- Responsible for 30 patients
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Tracheostomy & Vent
- Local and Out of State Travel Nursing
Professional References
- Bailey Hartley, RN - (801) 856-8129
- Alyssa Hanllian, RN - (541) 622-2478
- Sarah Koonce, RN - (850) 381-5904
- Cindy Brubaker, RN - (330) 819-3393
- Robin Shader, RN/DON - (541) 217-5290
- Crenna Myers, RN - (509) 855-2207
Timeline
LPN
Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
LPN
OneStaffMedical
11.2023 - 07.2024
LPN
Suwannee Medical Personnel
03.2023 - 10.2023
LPN
Alto Healthcare Staffing
08.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maria Joseph Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonebridge Manor
04.2019 - 09.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Everlasting Healthcare
08.2018 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonebridge Manor
02.2015 - 08.2018
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Career Care Institute - Lancaster
High School Diploma -
Desert Junior-Senior High School
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