Amber Mesmer
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a strong background in home healthcare and geriatric nursing at Caretenders Home Health. Achieved significant improvements in patient safety and disease prevention through effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in medication administration and team leadership has consistently driven quality outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction. Aiming to further leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment to promote optimal patient health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Caretenders Home Health
Moraine, OH
05.2024 - Current
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Participant Direct Individual Provider
PASSPORT Ohio Department of Aging
Tipp City, OH
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books and playing board games.
- Communicated with clients' families or other caregivers regarding changes in the client's condition or behavior.
- Reported any changes in condition that may warrant further evaluation by healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to instructions from physician or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained a clean environment by washing dishes, laundry items, vacuuming floors, dusting furniture.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging situations involving clients.
Field LPN
At Home Healthcare
Littleton, CO
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Followed all state and federal guidelines for medication administration
- Educated patients on the proper use of their medication
- Communicated with physicians and other nurses regarding any medical concerns
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optimal Home Care
Aurora, CO
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Performed direct patient care, averaging 6-10 patients per day
- Followed all state and federal guidelines for medication administration
- Educated patients on the proper use of their medication
- Communicated with physicians and other nurses regarding any medical concerns
- Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Catheter Care
- Diagnosis Managements (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Covid, CHF, etc)
Nursing Home Administrator
Assured Assisted Living and Memory Care
Castle Rock, CO
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Supervising and Maintaining 7 small memory cares
Nurse Administrator
Morning Star Assisted Living
Parker, CO
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Supervisor over Assisted Living and Memory Care
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, CO05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse License - Nursing
Maric College
La Mesa, CA04.2001
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Care plans
- Nursing
- Documentation review
- Computer literacy
- Medication administration
- Computer skills
- Home care
- Resident's rights
- Vital signs
- Supervising experience
- Patient monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Nursing documentation
- Cardiac care
- Respiratory care
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Home healthcare
- Catheter care
- Patient safety
- Geriatric nursing
- Ethical practice
- Health promotion
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
CPR/AED,First Aid, and Boodborne Pathogens 8/17/2024-8/17/2026
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Caretenders Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Participant Direct Individual Provider
PASSPORT Ohio Department of Aging
06.2022 - 05.2024
Field LPN
At Home Healthcare
10.2019 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optimal Home Care
06.2016 - 01.2022
Nursing Home Administrator
Assured Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2016 - 03.2018
Nurse Administrator
Morning Star Assisted Living
01.2015 - 11.2015
CPR/AED,First Aid, and Boodborne Pathogens 8/17/2024-8/17/2026
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Licensed Practical Nurse License - Nursing
Maric College
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