Ame Gilbert
Thomaston
Summary
Energetic LPN with extensive experience excelling in emergency, long-term, geriatric and psych patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and emergency response. Skilled in medication dispensing, IV therapy, wound care, consistently ensuring compliance with safety protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale
07.2024 - Current
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Performed triage to maximize team productivity and effectiveness.
LPN
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted with patient assessments and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients during treatment procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
LPN
Wellpath (DeKalb County Jail)
Decatur
11.2013 - 07.2023
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LPN
Wellpath (Burruss Correctional)
Forsyth
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
Supplemental Health Care (travel nurse)
Charleston
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Flint River Technical College
Thomaston, GA12-1997
GED -
Flint River Technical College
Thomaston, GA08-1994
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Physical Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Patient Intake
- Patient Triaging
- Wound Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Breathing Treatments
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Writing Reports
- Care Planning
- Outpatient Care
- Health Education
- Educating Families
- Samples Collection
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse- State of Georgia: issued December 1997
Timeline
LPN
Southern Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
LPN
Upson Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 02.2026
LPN
Wellpath (Burruss Correctional)
08.2022 - 06.2023
LPN
Supplemental Health Care (travel nurse)
05.2021 - 11.2022
LPN
Wellpath (DeKalb County Jail)
11.2013 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Flint River Technical College
GED -
Flint River Technical College