Amy Kobarg
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Veteran Elder Care @ Home, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of reducing hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Adept in geriatric care and committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Experienced with patient assessment, medication administration, and personalized care. Utilizes thorough knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient needs to deliver exceptional private duty nursing care. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure best patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Veteran Elder Care @ Home
07.2017 - 11.2025
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders and established care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educated families on care protocols, enhancing understanding of patient needs and services.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a safe environment for clients and staff.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
LPN, Private Duty Pediatric
Friends First Home Care
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans. hourly suctioning and Vent/Trach Care. this child was on seizure monitoring and seizure care hourly . Use of cough assist ans CPAP machine. GTube for enteral feed and medication administration. Attended school when needed.
LPN
Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and resident care protocols.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Assessed and documented patient wound conditions to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize wound healing strategies and patient outcomes.
- Analyzed treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans based on clinical findings and patient feedback. weekly wound care orders while following Wound doctor. Wound Vac care used often in thhis facility.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and eligibility for admission
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for new admissions
LPN Hospice Care
Golden Staffing Solutions
06.2003 - 11.2013
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and address concerns promptly. Speaking with patient or client and listening to stories and tales to relieve any terminal anxiety is sometimes all they really want and need.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Vocation Education Extension Board
Hicksville, NY08-2002
Associate of Science - Culinary Sciences
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Medication reconciliation
- Feeding assistance
- Gastrostomy care
- Behavioral management
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Pediatric care
- Ventilator support
- Tracheostomy care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator monitoring
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty Pediatric
Friends First Home Care
01.2019 - 06.2022
LPN, Private Duty
Veteran Elder Care @ Home
07.2017 - 11.2025
LPN
Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 11.2018
LPN Hospice Care
Golden Staffing Solutions
06.2003 - 11.2013
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Vocation Education Extension Board
Associate of Science - Culinary Sciences
Culinary Institute of America