Amanda Widau
Somerset,KY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff LPN
The Neighborhood Of Somerset
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Contracted Medical Supervisor
Protea Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Dosing Nurse
Crossroads Treatment Centers
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Corrections Nurse
Southern Health Partners
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05.1996
Timeline
Staff LPN
The Neighborhood Of Somerset
01.2023 - 07.2023
Contracted Medical Supervisor
Protea Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Dosing Nurse
Crossroads Treatment Centers
02.2020 - 04.2022
Corrections Nurse
Southern Health Partners
01.2014 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Somerset Community College