Amber Eischens
Little Falls,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges as an LPN. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Little Falls Care Center
Little Falls , MN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 64 patients per day.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
CNA
CentraCare Health System
Long Prairie , MN
04.2018 - Current
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered call lights to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
EMT
Astera Health
Wadena , MN
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
CNA/TMA
Knute Nelson
Alexandria , MN
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
Team Lead
Standard Iron & Wireworks
Sauk Centre , MN
10.2009 - 06.2017
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication and training.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Worked closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
St. Cloud, MN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School
Long Prairie, MN06.2004
Skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Reliable transportation
- Collecting vital signs
- Understands medical procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Respiratory equipment training
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relations
- Collecting specimens
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Little Falls Care Center
08.2023 - Current
EMT
Astera Health
08.2019 - 01.2023
CNA
CentraCare Health System
04.2018 - Current
CNA/TMA
Knute Nelson
01.2017 - 04.2018
Team Lead
Standard Iron & Wireworks
10.2009 - 06.2017
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
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