Amanda Lema-Ritter
Middleburg
Summary
Graduated Nurse (waiting for NCLEX date), experienced LPN with 21 years of nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing (DON)
Penney Retirement Community
06.2016 - Current
- Oversee operations of an assisted living facility and memory care unit, managing 25 staff members to deliver high-quality Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) support to residents.
- Spearheaded the implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, enhancing documentation accuracy and care coordination.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining high standards of resident care and safety.
- Develop and enforce nursing protocols, training programs, and quality assurance initiatives.
Lead LPN
UF Health Physicians
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Triage and manage patient calls for 13 providers specializing in hand, upper extremity, and pediatric orthopedics, ensuring timely and accurate care coordination.
- Handle clinical tasks including wound care, post-operative assessments, sterile field maintenance, and injection preparation.
- Oversee prior authorizations, home health coordination, and direct admissions to hospitals or rehab facilities.
- Maintain clinic schedules, review referrals, and ensure accurate EMR documentation for patient visits and procedures.
LPN
Florida State Prison
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered medications and conducted sick call assessments for inmates, addressing acute and chronic health conditions.
- Managed infirmary operations, providing urgent and long-term care, including wound care, IV therapy, and daily nursing assessments.
- Supervised medical department staff and inmate workers, creating weekly schedules and ensuring compliance with protocols.
Patient Care Coordinator
Florida Hospital Medical Group
09.2010 - 11.2011
Lead LPN
UF Health Physicians
09.2006 - 08.2010
CNA / LPN
Windsor Manor Nursing Home
04.2003 - 08.2006
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College
04-2026
LPN Program - undefined
Florida State College of Jacksonville
01-2005
Skills
- Nursing Leadership
- Clinical Expertise
- EMR Proficiency
- Care Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Wound Care
- IV Care
- Strong work ethic
- Quality improvement
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse education and training
Timeline
Director of Nursing (DON)
Penney Retirement Community
06.2016 - Current
Lead LPN
UF Health Physicians
11.2013 - 06.2016
LPN
Florida State Prison
02.2012 - 11.2013
Patient Care Coordinator
Florida Hospital Medical Group
09.2010 - 11.2011
Lead LPN
UF Health Physicians
09.2006 - 08.2010
CNA / LPN
Windsor Manor Nursing Home
04.2003 - 08.2006
LPN Program - undefined
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College