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Amy Gahan

Mendota,IL

Summary

Hardworking Licensed Practical Nurse with fourteen years of experience in providing individualized patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs.

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse

Allure of Mendota
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Nurse

Community Health Partnership Of IL.
08.2016 - Current
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Updated patient charts using Centricity EMR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Established staffing schedules and assignments for numerous staff based on facility needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Medical Unit Nurse

Mendota Lutheran Home
10.2011 - 01.2020
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from TB and influenza.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Led team comprised with over 10 employees of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as Unit Charge Nurse.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.

Office Nurse

OSF St. Paul Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Performed triage on large number of incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Recorded details regarding all therapies, including INR levels and B/P readings to keep patient charts updated.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Licensure in Nursing - Practical Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
07.2011

Associates in General Studies - Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05.2011

Skills

  • Family support advocacy
  • Health risk management
  • Strategic planning
  • Patient support services
  • Skilled in diabetes assessment and intervention
  • Clinical laboratory techniques
  • Vaccine delivery expertise
  • Knowledge of VFC compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Foley catheter care and maintenance
  • Monitoring vital parameters
  • EMR/EHR system utilization
  • Medication management
  • Health information management

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to large amount of patients in clincal & nursing home environment.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - July 2011
  • Phlebotomy Training - 2010

Timeline

Nurse

Allure of Mendota
09.2024 - Current

Nurse

Community Health Partnership Of IL.
08.2016 - Current

Office Nurse

OSF St. Paul Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2016

Medical Unit Nurse

Mendota Lutheran Home
10.2011 - 01.2020

Associates in General Studies - Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College

Licensure in Nursing - Practical Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College