Amy Knorr
Trout Run,PA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Williamsport, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in health status for care team review.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, disease processes, and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in wound care management, ensuring adherence to safety and infection control standards.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented best practices for patient safety, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for pediatric ill patients.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Work with ventilator ,trach care, colostomy care, work with placing NG tube, given meds and feeding via NG, work with changing mini one buttone and given meds and feeding via infinity pump and a kangaroo pump. Correlate delivery of medication supply from pharmacy and DME companys
LPN Charge Nurse
We Care Sycomore
Montoursville, PA
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records efficiently.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and facility policies.
- Work with dementia patient when sundown, colostomy changes, wound care, IV and feeding pumps
LPN Field Nurse
Prn Home Health Services
Williamsport, Pa
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to provide accurate patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and adapt care strategies accordingly.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Straight cath patient
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor Care North
Williamsport, PA
02.2007 - 05.2013
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, assessments, and discharges for optimal care delivery.
- Managed medication administration process, verifying accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Education
Associates - Licensed Praticial Nurseing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA06-1996
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Nursing documentation
Geriatric care
End-of-life care
Home health care
Clinical judgment
Quality improvement
Pediatric care
Medication administration
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Wound care
Patient education
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Physical assessments
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Activities of daily living adls
Adaptable and flexible
Call answering and assistance
Patient observation
Nursing intervention evaluations
Staff supervision
Post operative care
In-home care
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking
Patient care
Basic life support
Excellent communication
CPR certification
Active listening
Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
We Care Sycomore
02.2015 - 06.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Prn Home Health Services
01.2014 - 04.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor Care North
02.2007 - 05.2013
Associates - Licensed Praticial Nurseing
Pennsylvania College of Technology