Amanda Willet
Ashland,VA
Summary
Recent Practical Nurse graduate, adept in medical documentation and providing compassionate care. Excelled in geriatric care and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient recovery and support. Proven track record in medication administration and direct patient care, contributing to improved treatment outcomes for over 35 residents. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN PCU Nurse Extern
Parham Doctors Hospital
2024.06 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
Registered Medication Aide
Manorhouse Assisted Living
2022.04 - Current
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Supported needs of 35+ residents under long-term care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Resident Assistant
Elmcroft of Chesterfield
2020.03 - 2021.01
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Conversed with assigned residents to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to resident services director.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Lead Medication Technician
Sagepoint Senior Living Services
2016.11 - 2020.02
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care..
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond, VA08.2024
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
Registered Medication Aide; License # 0031013362 expires 01/31/2025
BLS; expires 07/2025
Timeline
LPN PCU Nurse Extern
Parham Doctors Hospital
2024.06 - Current
Registered Medication Aide
Manorhouse Assisted Living
2022.04 - Current
Resident Assistant
Elmcroft of Chesterfield
2020.03 - 2021.01
Lead Medication Technician
Sagepoint Senior Living Services
2016.11 - 2020.02
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Registered Medication Aide; License # 0031013362 expires 01/31/2025
BLS; expires 07/2025
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