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Amanda Oliver

Fresno,CA

Summary

Dedicated LVN with extensive experience, skilled in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to educate patients on health management while demonstrating empathy and effective communication. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering high-quality care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health LVN

Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
Fresno, California
09.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and health management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatments.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Agency School LVN

Supplemental Health Care
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
  • Responded promptly to life-threatening situations utilizing critical thinking skills and following established protocols.

Home Health and Hospice LVN

Ardent Hospice and Home Health
Fresno, California
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Assisted with wound dressing changes, catheterizations, enemas, and other nursing procedures as needed.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient's visit.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families dealing with illness or injury.

LVN Case Manager

Brand New Day Healthcare
Westminster, California
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and resources.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and support needs.
  • Developed strategies for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
  • Monitored patient progress against established goals and objectives in the plan of care.
  • Identified gaps in quality of care, recommended solutions and monitored outcomes.
  • Prepared reports summarizing patient data for review by supervisors or administrators.
  • Provided counseling services related to lifestyle modifications such as diet changes or exercise regimens.
  • Performed assessments of patients' physical and mental condition using standardized tools.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or changes in treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on their medications, side effects and potential interactions with other drugs or supplements.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

School LVN

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, California
11.2014 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents on student health plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for student care.
  • Provided first aid and emergency care in school settings.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Documented all aspects of nursing care including assessments, interventions, medications administered, treatments provided.
  • Administered medications and treatments under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients to identify any potential health issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations by initiating proper interventions according to established protocols.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

Staff LVN

Veterans Healthcare Administration of Central CA
Fresno, California
06.2008 - 02.2013
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
  • Provided compassionate care, addressing patients' emotional and psychological needs effectively.
  • Participated in training new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care activities.
  • Assisted in transporting patients from one area of the facility to another as needed.
  • Identified potential problems associated with drug interactions or contraindications before administering medications.
  • Utilized appropriate infection control measures when caring for immunocompromised individuals.
  • Assisted in training new staff nurses on proper procedures for providing quality care to their assigned patients.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members and other staff members.
  • Administered prescribed medications to patients according to established policies and procedures.
  • Monitored the medical conditions of all assigned patients on a regular basis during shifts.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, ambulation and toileting.

Education

Licensed Nursing

Cesar Chavez Adult School
Fresno, CA
03-2007

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Electronic health records management
  • Wound care
  • Ongoing health monitoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Accountability
  • Diabetes management
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Patient assessments
  • Documenting intake
  • Empathetic and compassionate

Affiliations

  • Busy mom of twelve year old
  • Love to read
  • Love to cook
  • Love going to the movies with my Son

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians
  • Licensed since September 2007 - CA 229984

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health LVN

Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
09.2023 - Current

Agency School LVN

Supplemental Health Care
02.2023 - 07.2023

Home Health and Hospice LVN

Ardent Hospice and Home Health
09.2022 - 04.2023

LVN Case Manager

Brand New Day Healthcare
07.2020 - 03.2022

School LVN

Fresno Unified School District
11.2014 - 09.2020

Staff LVN

Veterans Healthcare Administration of Central CA
06.2008 - 02.2013

Licensed Nursing

Cesar Chavez Adult School

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