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Amber Deason

Wayne,US

Summary

Results-driven case manager with a strong background in patient care coordination and quality assurance. Implemented personalized care plans resulting in measurable improvements in patient recovery times and satisfaction ratings. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments among healthcare teams, enhancing communication, and ensuring comprehensive treatment strategies. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to optimize patient outcomes and support continuous care improvement. LPN with 17+ years of extensive expertise in patient care, medication administration, and wound care, demonstrating a results-oriented approach in skilled and long-term care settings. Proficient in utilizing PointClickCare, Microsoft Word, and Excel to ensure precise documentation and reporting, fostering efficient clinical operations. Known for effective team management and communication skills, consistently enhancing patient care and team collaboration.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

Shelby Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide personalized care to patients, enhancing their comfort and recovery. Coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patient health, leading to improved management of chronic conditions. Implement care plans, achieving measurable improvements in patient well-being. Provided compassionate, one-on-one patient care, fostering trust and enhancing the overall patient experience. Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring timely interventions and significantly improving patient recovery times. Evaluated patient needs and developed tailored care plans, leading to noticeable improvements in health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Worked closely with healthcare teams to coordinate care, enhancing communication and ensuring comprehensive treatment for patients. Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, supporting compliance with healthcare regulations and improving care continuity. Delivered compassionate, personalized care to patients, significantly enhancing their comfort and trust during recovery.

PPS Case Mgr /LPN Charge Nurse

Kingwood Health Center
07.2021 - 10.2027
  • Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with individual health goals and regulatory standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication and enhance service delivery.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and ensure compliance.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to care protocols.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies and patient satisfaction metrics.
  • Mentored junior staff in case management best practices, fostering professional development within the team.
  • Advocated for patient rights, addressing concerns promptly to maintain trust and improve overall care experience.

Private Duty Nurse

Jessica Carville
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided personalized care to patients, enhancing recovery outcomes through tailored health plans. Monitored vital signs and administered medications, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborated with families and healthcare teams, improving patient satisfaction and communication. Identified and addressed patient needs, resulting in improved overall health and well-being. Provided compassionate, one-on-one patient care, fostering trust and comfort while ensuring adherence to medical protocols. Administered medications and monitored vital signs, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions. Assessed patient needs and developed tailored care plans, ensuring effective management of chronic conditions and enhancing quality of life. Coordinated with healthcare teams to implement treatment strategies, strengthening communication and optimizing patient recovery. Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating seamless care transitions. Delivered compassionate, individualized care to patients, enhancing their recovery experience and fostering trust within the care environment.

Case Manager

Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Manage team to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Document patient records with accuracy and detail. Administer medications ensuring compliance and safety. Coordinate wound care plans for improved recovery rates. Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. Fostered a collaborative environment among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and ensuring comprehensive patient care. Managed patient care plans, achieving substantial improvements in patient recovery times and overall satisfaction ratings. Documented and analyzed patient records, identifying trends that informed care strategies and led to marked gains in treatment effectiveness. Administered medications with precision, reducing medication errors and promoting patient safety through diligent monitoring. Oversaw wound care protocols, ensuring compliance with best practices and significantly lowering infection rates. Evaluated patient care plans to identify gaps, leading to tailored interventions that improved recovery outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Home Health Care

Progressive Home Health
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients, improving health outcomes and ensuring high satisfaction. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing care coordination and patient recovery. Implemented personalized care plans, addressing individual patient needs with measurable success. Monitored patient progress, identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal health standards. Provided compassionate patient care, fostering trust and enhancing overall satisfaction in home health services. Implemented personalized care plans, leading to measurable improvements in patient health outcomes and adherence. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication, resulting in improved care continuity for clients. Monitored vital signs and documented changes, enabling timely interventions and contributing to patient safety. Utilized digital health tools for remote monitoring, enhancing efficiency and expanding access to care for patients. Delivered tailored home health care services, ensuring patient comfort and contributing to significant improvements in recovery rates.

Private Duty Nurse

Aveanna Health Care
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided personalized care to patients, enhancing health outcomes and ensuring safety. Monitored vital signs and administered medication, improving patient recovery rates. Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment. Documented patient progress accurately, aiding in effective communication and care continuity. Fostered strong relationships with patients to ensure emotional well-being and promote adherence to treatment plans. Streamlined medication administration processes, leading to noticeable improvements in patient adherence and overall health outcomes. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to tailor care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Maintained comprehensive patient records, facilitating effective communication and continuity of care across healthcare providers. Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions, contributing to marked gains in patient recovery and safety. Provided compassionate care to patients, fostering trust and encouraging adherence to treatment plans for improved health outcomes.

Wound Nurse

Senior Village Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed daily wound care and performed weekly rounds with care team. Assessed patient wound healing progress, adjusting care plans to enhance recovery outcomes and minimize complications. Documented comprehensive patient records to ensure accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness and compliance with healthcare standards. Implemented evidence-based wound care protocols, leading to substantial improvements in patient satisfaction and treatment success rates. Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies, fostering a holistic approach to patient wellness. Provided compassionate support to patients and families, ensuring open communication and addressing concerns effectively. Orchestrated daily patient assessments to refine treatment plans, leading to noticeable improvements in wound healing and patient satisfaction.

Skilled and Long-Term Care Case Manager

Holiday Heights Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed care plans, acted as documentation specialist and team leader.

Floor Nurse and Long-Term Care Case Manager

Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy
01.2007 - 12.2019
  • Managed patient care, improving satisfaction scores through strong relationships. Coordinated daily operations with teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery. Enhanced patient trust and comfort, contributing to measurable satisfaction improvements. Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and ensuring timely delivery of care. Monitored patient health metrics, identifying trends that informed timely interventions and improved patient outcomes. Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, leading to substantial improvements in patient recovery times. Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing continuity of care. Cultivated strong patient relationships, fostering trust and enhancing overall satisfaction within the care environment. Implemented streamlined medication protocols, significantly reducing administration errors and ensuring timely patient care.

Education

LPN -

Mid-America Technology Center
01.2007

General Education - undefined

University of Oklahoma/OCCC
01.2006

Skills

  • Proficient in analytical problem solving
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Skilled in problem resolution
  • Skilled in team management
  • Patient rights advocate
  • Risk management compliance advisor
  • Clinical assessment professional
  • Skilled in patient support
  • Expertise in PointClickCare
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Patient information advisor
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Skilled in verbal communication
  • Skilled in developing treatment plans
  • Proficient in patient data organization
  • Proficient in wound treatment
  • Documentation Advanced
  • Proficient in developing care plans
  • Clinical care facilitator
  • Emotional Support Expert
  • Compassionate Care Expert
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration Expert
  • Care Coordination Expert
  • Team Management Advanced
  • Medication Administration Advanced
  • Microsoft Word Proficient
  • Microsoft Excel Proficient
  • Care Planning Expert
  • Clinical Operations Advanced
  • Oxygen administration
  • Home health nursing
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient education
  • Catheter care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Physical assessment
  • Medical documentation
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Meal preparation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Gastrostomy care
  • Ventilator monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Care plan development
  • Patient advocacy
  • ADL support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care needs
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Family education
  • Medical records management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diabetes care
  • Seizure management
  • Treatment coordination
  • Hospice care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience
  • Passive range of motion
  • Client companionship
  • Changing tracheostomies
  • Medical records oversight
  • Physical endurance
  • Feeding pumps
  • IV management
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Personal errands management
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Trauma recovery
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Basic life support
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • CPR certification
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Relationship building
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Pain management
  • Critical care nursing

Certification

LPN, CPR

Languages

English Native

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Shelby Healthcare
12.2024 - Current

Private Duty Nurse

Jessica Carville
10.2024 - 01.2025

Home Health Care

Progressive Home Health
09.2024 - 11.2024

Private Duty Nurse

Aveanna Health Care
09.2024 - 10.2024

Case Manager

Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy
01.2022 - 12.2024

PPS Case Mgr /LPN Charge Nurse

Kingwood Health Center
07.2021 - 10.2027

Wound Nurse

Senior Village Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 12.2022

Skilled and Long-Term Care Case Manager

Holiday Heights Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 12.2021

Floor Nurse and Long-Term Care Case Manager

Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy
01.2007 - 12.2019

General Education - undefined

University of Oklahoma/OCCC

LPN -

Mid-America Technology Center
Amber Deason