Andrea Howard
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Hospital Ocala
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN, Aura Staffing
Bear Hill Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN, GQR Healthcare
Lahey Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed patient care between various clinics, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
LPN, Primrose Staffing
Galloway Endoscopy Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
LPN, Home Health
Primary Medical Staffing
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN, Vaccination Coordinator
CVS Minute Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines prior to covid-19 testing and vaccination
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
LPN, School Nurse
Team Select Home Care
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Supported students with mental and behavioral health diagnosis throughout the public-school sector
- Provided individualized care, developed care plans and initiated referrals for students with health concerns or injuries
- Provided tools to assist students with self-management of mental health behaviors
- Served as a liaison between families and school personnel to promote healthy habits and encourage proper safety efforts
- Responded to urgent matters involving students & staff with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Administered medications & treatments, monitored & documented responses and notified MD of abnormal findings.
LPN
St. Anne's Nursing Center
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL06.2019
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami, FL10.2014
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Critical thinking/Problem solving
- Time Management
- Wound Care/KCI Certified
- Immunization Administration
- Drug Inventory Management
- BLS Certified
- Case Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
Affiliations
American Nurses Association 2020
Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church-Health Ministry 2010
Timeline
LPN, Aura Staffing
Bear Hill Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
LPN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Hospital Ocala
09.2022 - Current
LPN, GQR Healthcare
Lahey Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
LPN, Vaccination Coordinator
CVS Minute Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022
LPN, Primrose Staffing
Galloway Endoscopy Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
LPN, Home Health
Primary Medical Staffing
05.2018 - 01.2022
LPN, School Nurse
Team Select Home Care
04.2015 - 03.2020
LPN
St. Anne's Nursing Center
04.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Health Career Institute
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Robert Morgan Educational Center
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