Amy Balius
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Highly motivated detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse - RPM Alerts Nurse
NSIGHT
06.2026 - Current
- Call critical alerts immediately and at risk alert patient per protocol.
- Assess patient for symptoms.
- Notify provider per each providers protocol as needed for patient symptoms and/ or other patient needs.
- Initiate 911 for emergent care as needed for patients.
- Review patient medications from patient EMR with patients to ensure accuracy of the patient medication list and each medication dosage.
- Guid patients with education to assist with satisfying their goals for optimal health.
- Maintain accurate documentation expediently, ensuring all encounters are documented per protocol.
- Resolve patient concerns through clear and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Participate in all staff meetings, training sessions to enhance each patient’s experience.
- Perform duties remotely from home to support patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse - PACU
MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER OCEAN SPRINGS
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
05.2013 - Current
- Conduct continuous monitoring of adult patient vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, and oxygen saturation every 15 minutes.
- Monitor for complications and report immediately to physician or RN in charge.
- Maintain patent airways while monitoring for patient distress.
- Assess for any pain levels or nausea, administer pain/antinausea medications within my scope of practice.
- Ensure IV patency until discharge according to protocol.
- Discharge patient using Aldrete score metrics.
- Document patient responses throughout recovery period.
- Deliver verbal discharge instructions and provided printed materials to patients.
- Provide support during medical emergencies to ensure patient safety.
- Provided full time work until 2022.
- 2022 to present I have been working as needed.
- Was formerly New Gulf Coast Surgery Center when first hired.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Care Navigator
HEALTHSNAP
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted phone consultations with Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management patients, educating and supporting them in managing their chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient medications from patient EMR with patients to ensure accuracy of the patient medication list and each medication dosage.
- Guided patients in achieving their health goals outlined in their approved care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring all encounters are documented per protocol.
- Resolved patient concerns through clear and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Participated in all staff meetings, training sessions to enhance each patient’s experience.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to RPM data for blood pressure according to protocol.
- Performed duties remotely from home to support patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Chronic Care Manager
RENOVA HEALTH
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted phone consultations for chronic care management patients, delivering education and support to enhance understanding of chronic conditions.
- Supported patients in achieving goals outlined in approved care plans, fostering adherence to treatment protocols.
- Addressed patient concerns providing clear, compassionate, effective communication with each patient.
- Resolved patient concerns through clear, compassionate, and effective communication, ensuring patient satisfaction and trust.
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring all encounters are documented per protocol.
- Reviewed patient medications from patient EMR with patients to ensure accuracy of the patient medication list and each medication dosage.
- Performed job duties from home, ensuring productivity in a remote setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse
THE BOYINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Gulfport, Mississippi
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Delivered medication and treatment to residents following physician directives.
- Monitored and documented resident health status including vital signs.
- Reported changes to supervising RN and/or physician.
- Ensured safety for each resident, ensuring compliance for infection control.
- Maintained accurate timely efficient documentation per facility policies and procedures.
- Provided support to residents and residents' families.
- Ensured resident safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Dedicated full-time hours to support resident well-being.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse
MARIANNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Marianna, Florida
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided medication and treatment to residents following physician orders.
- Monitored and documented resident health status including vital signs.
- Reported changes to supervising RN and/or physician.
- Ensured safety for each resident, ensuring compliance for infection control.
- Maintained accurate timely efficient documentation per facility policies and procedures.
- Provided support to residents and residents' families.
- Provided support to residents and residents families.
- Maintained a full-time role to ensure optimal care for residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MARIANNA DAVITA DIALYSIS
Marianna, Florida
01.2006 - 05.2011
- Conducted patient assessments before, during, and after dialysis treatments to ensure optimal care.
- Administered prescribed patient prescribed medications during treatment.
- Reported any patient issues to charge nurse to ensure patient well-being.
- Established recycling program of recyclable materials at Marianna DaVita location.
Licensed Practical Nurse
JACKSON HOSPITAL
Marianna, Florida
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans.
- Documented assessments, symptoms, and care updates.
- Reported adverse events to charge nurse.
- Assisted other staff members as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
FLOWERS HOSPITAL
Dothan, AL
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans.
- Documented assessments, symptoms, and care updates in electronic health records.
- Assisted other staff members as needed.
- Reported patient adverse events to charge nurse.
Education
CONTINUING STUDIES - Bachelor of Nursing Prerequisites
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPIDIPLOMA -
GEORGE C. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DOTHAN, ALABAMABACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Computer Information Systems, Business Administration
TROY UNIVERSITY
DOTHAN, ALABAMAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL
PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPISkills
- PACU monitoring
- Post-anesthesia care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Aldrete scoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- EMR documentation
- EMR charting
- Slack
- Cerner
- Performyard
- Onix
- Ninjio
- Epic
- FIVE9
- PRVNT
- Medication administration
- Face to face communication
- Telephonic communication
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Detail oriented
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
Skills
- EMR documentation
- Post-Anesthesia care
- PACU monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Aldrete scoring
- Slack
- Cerner
- ADP
- Performyard
- Epic
- Google Meet
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office
- PRVNT
- FIVE9
- Communication face-to-face
- Communication telephonically
- Detail oriented
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Dependable
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - RPM Alerts Nurse
NSIGHT
06.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Care Navigator
HEALTHSNAP
03.2024 - 01.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - Chronic Care Manager
RENOVA HEALTH
03.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - PACU
MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER OCEAN SPRINGS
05.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse
THE BOYINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
11.2012 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse - Charge Nurse
MARIANNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
06.2011 - 11.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
MARIANNA DAVITA DIALYSIS
01.2006 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
JACKSON HOSPITAL
07.2004 - 12.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
FLOWERS HOSPITAL
06.2003 - 06.2004
CONTINUING STUDIES - Bachelor of Nursing Prerequisites
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIPLOMA -
GEORGE C. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Computer Information Systems, Business Administration
TROY UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL