Amber Gravely
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
03.2020 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
Choice Health
Roanoke, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Staff Nurse
Princess Anne Health and rehab
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
Roanoke, VA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Travel LPN
Pheasant Ridge Assited Living
Roanoke, VA
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
Roanoke, VA
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared specimens for lab courier.
- Managed patient care according to each patient’s needs.
- Communicated with patients and their families.
- Distributed medications to patients in proper doses, recorded times of administration to ensure ongoing accuracy.
Elite Staffing Inc
Roanoke, VA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Friendship Healthcare
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LPN Office Nurse
Choice Healthcare of Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
01.2003 - 03.2020
- Assisted with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the client's care plan.
- Cared for patients with trach, vent, and g-tubes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
LPN, Private Duty
Private Duty Home Care
Roanoke, VA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
LPN
First Choice Nurses Agency
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with Med Pass, G-tube, Trach/Vent, Diabetic Assistance, or Seizure Monitoring.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitored patients’ conditions including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assisted ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
LPN Charge Nurse
Emporia of VA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center
Vinton, VA
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friendship Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Carry out physician orders appropriately and timely
- Administer medications and monitor patients
- Provide nursing care in a skilled nursing setting
Clinical Associate
Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational and financial questions.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
- Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
- Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
Education
Practical Nursing -
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Roanoke, VA07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, VA05.2015
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Wound Dressing
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Home Health
- Staff Nurse
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Experience
- Triage
- Tube Feeding
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Supervising Experience
- Certifications and Licenses
- BLS/CPR
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
LPN Staff Nurse
Princess Anne Health and rehab
05.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 12.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
03.2020 - Current
Travel LPN
Pheasant Ridge Assited Living
03.2020 - 01.2022
Elite Staffing Inc
01.2020 - 12.2020
Friendship Healthcare
01.2020 - 06.2020
LPN, Private Duty
Private Duty Home Care
12.2019 - 01.2020
LPN
First Choice Nurses Agency
04.2019 - 01.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Emporia of VA
04.2019 - 01.2020
LPN
Choice Health
01.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friendship Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Associate
Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2017
LPN Office Nurse
Choice Healthcare of Roanoke
01.2003 - 03.2020
Practical Nursing -
ECPI UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
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