Amber Gantz
Hudson
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN with solid background in providing compassionate and comprehensive home health care. Proven ability to manage patient care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in patient education and chronic disease management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Pinnacle Home Care
08.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Home Health LPN
Silver Touch Home Health Care
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
- Efficiently managed time spent visiting multiple clients daily while ensuring each received comprehensive nursing assessments tailored to their specific medical needs.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for exceptional communication, clinical expertise, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
Home Health LPN
Accent Home Health Care
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
- Consistently maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and progress notes for thorough documentation purposes.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Skillfully performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
Staff Development Coordinator
Athena Health Care Systems
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Bolstered overall staff competency by regularly evaluating training needs and adjusting programs accordingly.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Nurse Unit Manager
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections among patients under the unit''s care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
LPN
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
Lowell05-2010
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Post-surgical care
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Training staff
- Infection control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Advanced Wound Care
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Infusion Therapy Skills
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Pinnacle Home Care
08.2024 - Current
Home Health LPN
Silver Touch Home Health Care
01.2023 - 06.2024
Home Health LPN
Accent Home Health Care
10.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Development Coordinator
Athena Health Care Systems
04.2018 - 03.2021
Nurse Unit Manager
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
12.2015 - 03.2018
LPN
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Infusion Therapy Skills
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
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