Amy Nicolai
Syracuse,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Goshen Family Practice
New Paris, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
LPN
Grace Village Retirement Community
Warsaw, IN
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Practice Manager
Goshen Family Practice
Goshen, IN
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Maintained financial records, including billing and accounts receivable and payable.
- Coordinated staff recruitment, training, and scheduling activities.
- Assessed medical office operations, identified areas of improvement, and developed plans for corrective action.
- Monitored compliance with HIPAA regulations concerning patient privacy rights.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss operational issues and ensure proper communication between departments.
- Managed vendor relationships for supplies and services related to the practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers across multiple disciplines in order to ensure quality care for patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN Office Nurse
Goshen Family Practice
Goshen, IN
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
LPN
Nurses Etc. Staffing
Warsaw, IN
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN07-2007
High School Diploma -
Madison-Grant Jr./Senior High School
Fairmount, IN06-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Hospice Care
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Outpatient Care
Certification
- CPR
- TB
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
LPN
Goshen Family Practice
03.2024 - Current
LPN
Grace Village Retirement Community
10.2022 - Current
Practice Manager
Goshen Family Practice
05.2021 - 03.2024
LPN Office Nurse
Goshen Family Practice
08.2018 - 05.2021
LPN
Nurses Etc. Staffing
11.2016 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Madison-Grant Jr./Senior High School