Amanda Myers
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in home care and pediatric settings, notably with STAT Home Health. Expert in chronic disease management and patient assessments, demonstrating a proactive approach in developing individualized care plans. Skilled in fostering patient independence through education and support, showcasing exceptional communication and coordination abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
STAT Home Health
09.2022 - Current
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Kindred Home Health
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
West Georgia Home Care
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Associates of LaGrange
06.2007 - 12.2015
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
Massage Therapy -
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy And Health Careers
Pensacola, FL07.2024
PN Degree - Practical Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA03.2003
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Seizure Management
- Geriatric Care
- Cardiac Care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Assessments
Volunteer Experience
Post Event Sports Massage at the Double Bridge Run
* 10 min post event stretching and massage
Chair Massage at K9 event
*10 min chair massages to participants at the K9 competition
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
STAT Home Health
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Kindred Home Health
10.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
West Georgia Home Care
12.2015 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Associates of LaGrange
06.2007 - 12.2015
Massage Therapy -
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy And Health Careers
PN Degree - Practical Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
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