AMELITA ABBOTT
DeFuniak Springs,FL
Summary
English/Filipino and some Hispanic speaking professional with over 19 years experience as an effective advocate for patients/residents. Experienced LPN in Fl. and Ca. with strong clinical and people skills. IV certified and CPR certified.
Compassionate wellness Director, offering 5-year background developing assessment and treatment plans, accurately recording progress notes and providing residents education and counseling. Kind-hearted and friendly professional with expertise in wellness. Superb communication, multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Wellness Director
Watercrest Senior Living Group
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Oversaw patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and quality standards.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient management and enhance communication among staff.
- Developed training programs for new residents, fostering skills in clinical procedures and patient interactions.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Implemented patient safety initiatives, significantly reducing adverse events within the department.
- Collaborated with specialists to design individualized treatment strategies tailored to diverse patient needs.
- Analyzed clinical outcomes data to identify trends and propose evidence-based improvements in care delivery.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for residents.
LPN
Somerby Senior Living
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated residents and families on health-related topics, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Assisted in daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for residents.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and resident care procedures.
- Streamlined medication distribution processes, improving efficiency within nursing operations.
- Advocated for resident needs by communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding care adjustments.
LPN
Brookdale Senior Living
Fort Walton Beach
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Patient Care
- Strong Assessment Skills
- Emotional Support
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Infection Control Standards
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Health Education Training
- Medication Administration Experteducation
- Medical Protocols
- Infection Control
- Multiple Chronic Diagnoses
- Wound Cleaning Expertise
- Medical Clinical Procedures
- Patient-Centered Focus
- Medical Records
- Specimen Collection Processing
- Necessary Health Education
- Medical History
- Test Results
LPN
Doctor's Medical Center
DeFuniak Spgs., FL
03.2009 - 12.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Work directly and assisted between patients and physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Intramuscular Injections
- Administer Vaccinations
- Assessed patients to be seen by the Doctor in an acute care clinic.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborn and infants
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Knowledge in electronic charting
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College of Nursing
DeFuniak Springs, Fl01.2006
Nursing
Emerald Coast Technical School
DeFuniak Springs, Fl08-2006
Skills
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient counseling professional
- Palliative care awareness
- Diabetes and nutrition educator
- Bilingual English, Filipino and some Hispanics
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Strong analytical resolution abilities
- Professional bedside manner
- Comprehensive physical evaluations
- Patient positioning competency
- Feeding assistance aptness
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Insulin medication assistance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Healthcare advocacy
- Chest pain management expert
- Empathetic support
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Resident Wellness Director
Watercrest Senior Living Group
01.2021 - 09.2025
LPN
Somerby Senior Living
01.2017 - 01.2021
LPN
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2015 - 01.2017
LPN
Doctor's Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College of Nursing
Nursing
Emerald Coast Technical School
Personal Information
Title: LPN