Amy Asqueta
Kuna ,ID
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, and other clinical and telephonic settings. Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in office nursing, delivering high standards of patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring reliable and consistent support for medical team. excelling in patient education and compassionate care. Proficient in Epic systems and medication administration. Committed to quality improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse Out Reach Support OB/GYN Specialist
Kaiser Permanente WMS
03.2016 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy setting.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients , checking in to verify understanding.
LPN Office Nurse Internal Medicine
Kaiser Permanente NW Region
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms for patients with many ongoing complex health diagnosis.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- proficient with EPIC, one of the most widely used and complex EMR;s currently in use.
- Support and back up to the Internal med department MA's.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
LPN Office Nurse
Women's Health Care Associates
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
LPN Office Nurse
St. Luke's Clinic Family Medicine
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Disease Management
Blue Cross of Idaho
03.2007 - 05.2008
- Electronically and telephonically Managed patient care through closely monitoring blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. weight and oxygen saturation levels.
- Asthma
• Diabetes
• Heart failure
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) - Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Help members understand how to follow your recommended treatment plan and make lifestyle changes to help them manage their condition.
- help reduce complications, understand when to seek medical care and provide telephone and online support.
LPN Office Nurse Family Practice
Primary Health Medical Group
12.1999 - 05.2007
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nampa Senior High School
Nampa, IDBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2006
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID08-1989
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Epic systems
- EMR updating
- Leadership qualities
- Quality improvement
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient teaching
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Telephone triage
- BLS certification
- Appointment scheduling
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- OSHA health sevices
- Corrections Health services
Certification
- LPN License - in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
- BLS, Certification
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse Out Reach Support OB/GYN Specialist
Kaiser Permanente WMS
03.2016 - Current
LPN Office Nurse Internal Medicine
Kaiser Permanente NW Region
02.2014 - 03.2016
LPN Office Nurse
Women's Health Care Associates
02.2012 - 02.2014
LPN Office Nurse
St. Luke's Clinic Family Medicine
09.2008 - 12.2011
LPN Disease Management
Blue Cross of Idaho
03.2007 - 05.2008
LPN Office Nurse Family Practice
Primary Health Medical Group
12.1999 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Nampa Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boise State University
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Boise State University
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