Amanda Migonis
Hamilton,NY
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse offering outstanding client-facing experience. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving clients of all backgrounds. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in Individualized Residential Alternative, long-term care, and assisted living environments. Experience in care of clients with intellectual disabilities, psychological, and neurological disorders. Detail-oriented team player with excellent ability to build strong relationships with clients and families while providing compassionate care. Proven ability to remain calm during emergent situations, and crisis interventions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Upstate Caring Partners
11.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, and provided treatments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in client care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete client information to address client problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Educated clients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important client information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated clients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for clients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in management, nursing and staff meetings, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory.
- Evaluated client histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, managed and scheduled client appointments, and medication scripts orders and inventory.
Home Health Aide
Hamilton Manor
09.2002 - 05.2013
- Helped residents maintain personal hygiene through bathing,and grooming.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for residents , reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for residents .
- Improved residents well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged residents to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in residents' condition or environment immediately to supervisor.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crouse Community Center
09.2000 - 11.2001
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure resident dignity.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved resident care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of residents, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor residents physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of resident information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in residents through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with residents and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each residents needs.
- Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained residents' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident health and satisfaction.
- Helped residents complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to resident requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to residents throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 8 to 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided end-of-life care for residents while respecting their dignity and personal wishes.
Education
LPN Graduate - Nursing
Madison Oneida BOCES
Verona, NY10.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Behavioral Health
- Individualized Residential Alternative- care
- Staff Supervision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Upstate Caring Partners
11.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Hamilton Manor
09.2002 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crouse Community Center
09.2000 - 11.2001
LPN Graduate - Nursing
Madison Oneida BOCES
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS Certification
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