Amber Gantz
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Silver Touch Home Health Care
Nashua, NH
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Home Health Nurse
Accent Home Health
Methuen, MA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
Staff Development Coordinator
Athena Health Care Systems
Haverhill, MA
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided professional development and training opportunities to staff members.
- Created, implemented and evaluated staff development programs.
- Organized in-service training sessions for staff members.
- Developed orientation materials for new employees.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee training activities.
- Served as a mentor and coach for newly hired personnel.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
Nurse Unit Manager
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Medford , MA
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.
- Facilitated communication between staff members through meetings or one-on-one interactions.
- Oversaw ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for successful unit operation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to assess patient outcomes and develop treatment plans.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately in a timely manner according to facility policy.
- Provided support to nurses during stressful situations or emergencies on the floor.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the unit, including staffing/scheduling, patient care assignments
Education
Practical Nursing -
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MA06-2015
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
Lowell, MA05-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Middlesex Community College - Lowell
Lowell, MASkills
- Home health services
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- IV Certified, ProCare LTC - [February 2019]
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Silver Touch Home Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Accent Home Health
10.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Development Coordinator
Athena Health Care Systems
04.2018 - 05.2021
Nurse Unit Manager
Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
Practical Nursing -
Greater Lowell Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Middlesex Community College - Lowell
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