Amie Schauseil
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Adena Health Systems
Chillicothe, Ohio
02.2020 - Current
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Assessed patient's health condition and referred them to appropriate specialists.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new materials when needed, and tracked shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Performed electrocardiograms on patients in accordance with department protocols.
LPN
Four Seasons of Washington
Washington Court House, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN Charge Nurse
National Church Residences
Chillicothe, OH
03.2007 - 01.2021
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status, updated physician.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- 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.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Education
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH06-2008
RN Certification - Nursing
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OHSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Leadership Qualities
- Immunization Administration
- Catheter Care
- Health Promotion
- Ethical Practice
- Nursing Documentation
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Nursing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Supply Management
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Charting
- Wound Care
- ICD-10
- Effective Communication
- Intravenous Medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving abilities
- Inventory Assessment
- Responsible and Dependable
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- I have received multiple Great Catch Patient Safety awards.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Four Seasons of Washington
06.2022 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Adena Health Systems
02.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
National Church Residences
03.2007 - 01.2021
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
RN Certification - Nursing
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center