Amanda Lord
At Home Healthcare
Terrell,TX
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Hard-working and dependable LPN with medical-surgical, long term care, and pediatric experience. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Adept at addressing patient needs with sound judgement and attention to detail.
Work History
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in health status consistently.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to design tailored interventions addressing developmental, behavioral, or cognitive challenges faced by pediatric patients.
- Supported patients'' physical and emotional well-being through compassionate communication, play therapy techniques, and age-appropriate activities.
- Educated parents on pediatric health management and wellness practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
LVN Charge Nurse
5 Months- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 patients per day.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, G-tubes, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and documented in the eMAR.
- Communicated with pharmacy to ensure timely refilling of medications.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Supervised assistive personnel and addressed residents' concerns regarding their care.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Assessed residents to determine the need for emergency treatment.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Communicated with families regarding residents' condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 Months- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, obtained vital signs, and performed blood glucose tests.
- Administered medications and documented in the eMAR.
- Charted interventions and patient assessments in the E.H.R.
- Consulted and coordinated patient care with the healthcare team.
- Notified M.D of changes in patient condition and implemented changes in the plan of care.
- Provided wound care and assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Delegated appropriate tasks to assistive personnel.
- Communicated with patients and their families to address their concerns.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma
Skills
Writing reports
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
EMR / EHR
First Aid/CPR
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Breathing treatments
Inpatient care
G-tube Care
Behavioral support
Certification
AHA Basic Life Support
Timeline
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
At Home Healthcare
10.2024 - 03.2026Read More
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare
04.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Antebellum Grove Senior Living
09.2021 - 10.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Houston Healthcare, Perry Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Central Georgia Technical College
Practical Nursing Diploma
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