Amy Sargent
Montpelier,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with a robust background in patient care and staff development, notably at Blackford County Schools. Excelled in patient advocacy and care plan implementation, leveraging CPR certification and Indiana nursing board licensure. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and fostering patient/family education, significantly enhancing recovery outcomes and staff proficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporation Nurse
Blackford County Schools
02.2020 - Current
- Managed student individual health plans.
- Administered and managed daily medications.
- Performed assessments on students required by state, including vision, hearing and immunizations.
- Supervised medical staff at all schools in corporation.
- Provided skilled, timely emergency care if needed to staff and students.
- Worked with department of education on providing information for medical needs to our students and staff.
- Used first hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for students.
- Documentation through school used computer program.
- Communicate with administration for student needs.
Registered Nurse
Hearts With Integrity
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Home care nurse providing education to patients and families.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Manager
Advantage Home Care
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LPN Floor Nurse
Blackford County Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through close monitoring.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on medical surgical floor.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie05-2009
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05-2000
High School Diploma -
Blackford High School
Hartford City05-1993
Skills
- Nursing staff development
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Discharge coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Patient/Family education
- Licensed by Indiana nursing board
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Corporation Nurse
Blackford County Schools
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hearts With Integrity
08.2015 - 01.2020
Nurse Manager
Advantage Home Care
04.2012 - 08.2016
LPN Floor Nurse
Blackford County Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Blackford High School
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