Amber Hall
Mazeppa
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN with deep understanding of patient care, medication administration and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Olmsted Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and assist providers with urgent care procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Perform patient rooming, intake assessments, vital signs, and EMR documentation.
- Provide wound care, assist with suturing procedures, and suture removal.
- Apply casts and splints while educating patients on proper care and follow-up instructions.
- Collect urine specimens, nasal swabs, and nasopharyngeal swabs for diagnostic testing.
- Perform EKGs and assist with additional diagnostic procedures.
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Substance Abuse Technician
Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Perform patient admission and discharge procedures including baseline vital signs, urine specimen collection, room searches, and dietary assessments.
- Document patient care, daily rounds, vital signs, and participation in therapeutic programming within EPIC.
- Provide compassionate support to patients throughout recovery using active listening, empathy, and therapeutic communication techniques.
- Monitor patient behavior and promptly report changes in condition to nursing staff and providers.
- Maintain safe therapeutic environments through compliance monitoring, environmental inspections, and incident reporting.
- Assist with therapeutic group activities and reinforce positive coping and recovery behaviors.
- Transport patients safely to appointments, pharmacies, and recovery meetings.
- Uphold strict confidentiality and compliance with healthcare privacy standards.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Mayo Clinic
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Collected and documented patient medical histories, ocular assessments, visual acuities, and intraocular pressures.
- Assisted physicians with ophthalmic examinations, diagnostic testing, and patient procedures.
- Educated patients on pre and post-operative care instructions and treatment plans.
- Assisted with surgery scheduling and patient return appointments.
- Performed diagnostic testing.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington, MN05-2024
Ophthalmic Assistant Certification - undefined
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN05-2009
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
- EPIC & EMR Documentation
- Medication Administration & proficiency in Dosage Calculation
- Wound Care, Culture Collection & Dressing Changes
- Support suture placement and removal
- Cast & Splint Application
- EKG & Diagnostic Testing
- Nasopharyngeal & Nasal Swab Collection
- Urine Specimen Collection
- IV Therapy
- Catheter Insertion & Care
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Patient Education
- Behavioral Health Support
- Therapeutic Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Urgent Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Olmsted Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Technician
Mayo Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Mayo Clinic
01.2017 - 08.2023
Ophthalmic Assistant Certification - undefined
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Rochester Community and Technical College
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College