Amy Kolb
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 31 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in Md. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Shift Supervisor
Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing
Salisbury, MD
04.2000 - Current
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Nurse Supervisor
Gull Creek Assisted Living
Berlin, MD
12.1998 - 03.2000
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista, AZ
01.1995 - 09.1998
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments
- Led and mentored several newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LPN in ICU
US ARMY
Ft. Rucker, AL
09.1992 - 07.1994
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computer to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Shift Supervisor
Madison Nursing Center
Madison, FL
09.1991 - 07.1992
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in written medical records
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
War-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MDAssociate of Arts - LPN
North Florida Junior College
Madison, FL06.1991
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School
Hampton, VA06.1984
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Needs Assessment
- Wound Dressing
- Equipment Inspection
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Procedure Explanation
- Conflict Resolution
- Specimen Collection
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Conditions Reporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Charting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Physical Stamina
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Responsible and Dependable
- First Aid and CPR
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Management Team Support
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Analytical Thinking
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Quality Assessments
- Time Management
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable and Flexible
Accomplishments
Proud to report I am a prior member of the US ARMY. I have many hobbies that include reading, music, and my cats- I have three that I rescued from being born to a feral mom.
Timeline
LPN Shift Supervisor
Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing
04.2000 - Current
LPN Nurse Supervisor
Gull Creek Assisted Living
12.1998 - 03.2000
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista
01.1995 - 09.1998
LPN in ICU
US ARMY
09.1992 - 07.1994
LPN Shift Supervisor
Madison Nursing Center
09.1991 - 07.1992
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
War-Wic Community College
Associate of Arts - LPN
North Florida Junior College
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School