Amanda Kriebel
Rimersburg,PA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna
10.2011 - Current
- Regular Duties performed in home care setting or public schools. Pediatrics and Adult care, vitals, medication administration, maintaining Mic-Key Gastrostomy tubes, managing a Kangaroo pump, stoma care, Jackson Pratt drain care, inserting/removing/maintaining, Foley/Suprapubic catheters, monitoring and performing duties related to epilepsy. Vagal nerve stimulators, brain to abdomen drain shunts, wound care debridement/packing, injections, Diabetes care including slide scale insulin charts, paper/EMR charting, monitoring for regular changes in condition, Physician orders, developing treatment/care plans and physicals. Participating in team meetings, scheduling and utilizing PT/OT equipment, etc.
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [Number] to [Number] patients per day in [Number]-bed unit.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel - 6 Wk Contract
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Supplemental Health Care Travel
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Regular duties performed in home care setting and public schools. Pediatrics only, Medication administration, vitals, maintaining diabetes with injections and via pump. Inserting/removing/monitoring TSlim, Dexcom sensor and/or utilizing glucometer, specialized diet planning due to diabetic diet with carb counting and allergies, scheduling, paper and EMR charting, Obtaining and implementing Physician orders, etc.
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Correctional
PrimeCare Medical
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Full time/ part time duties in a Prison facility. Vitals, maintaining records for care/controlled substance narcotics and sharps. Performing routine injections, assessments including at initial intake through central booking and processing. Sick call, medication administration, treating illness and injuries according to orders provided by assigned Physician. Maintaining sterile fields. Formulating and updating care plans. Drug and alcohol treatment/evaluation, mental health treatment/monitoring/evaluations utilizing SOAP notes under the discretion of the attending Psychiatrist. Specific infection disease management/containment/mitigation. Large scale timed medication pass. Restocking and pulling from internal Pharmacy and Med carts as well as reordering medications for all locations within the infirmary. Utilized paper and EMR Microsoft programs for charting. Etc.
Elected official
Local Union 297
09.2004 - 04.2010
- Served as a general member of the Union, eventually working through the elected positions of Secretary, Vice President, and President as well as a local elected seat for the AFSCME Union and Local Labor Federation. Positions included working within a production facility overseeing daily factory operations, safety and employee contracts, contract negotiations, overseeing employment laws and regulations, filing and discussing grievances, managing confidential employee files. Routinely holding monthly meetings and occasionally voting polls and/or trainings.
Education
Certificate of achievement - Practical Nursing Program
Clarion County Career Center
Clarion, Pa01.2010
Photography
Oakbridge Academy of Arts
New Kensington, Pa01.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Union School District
Rimersburg, Pa01.2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Family communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel
08.2024 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel - 6 Wk Contract
05.2024 - 06.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Supplemental Health Care Travel
12.2023 - 05.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel
03.2023 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
02.2022 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse/Correctional
PrimeCare Medical
12.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna
10.2011 - Current
Elected official
Local Union 297
09.2004 - 04.2010
Photography
Oakbridge Academy of Arts
High School Diploma - undefined
Union School District
Certificate of achievement - Practical Nursing Program
Clarion County Career Center
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