Aubre McAndrew
Linden,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead
VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and assigning tasks to LPN team members.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring the department consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Detox Nurse
Liberty House Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
- Reduced relapse occurrences through thorough patient assessments, personalized care plans, and ongoing support.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients undergoing detoxification treatments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on the detox process, setting realistic expectations and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery by fostering trust, open communication, and empathy with patients.
- Streamlined admission processes by efficiently assessing incoming patients, gathering relevant medical history information, and initiating appropriate treatment protocols.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Crowne Point Endoscopy And Surgical Center
01.2008 - 03.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2017
BBA - Business Administration
University of Michigan
Flint12.2008
Skills
- Policy Adherence
- Continuing Education
- Medical Documentation
- Care Plan Development
- HIPAA Compliance
- Delegation skills
- Wound care expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multitasking abilities
- Infection control
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Specimen Collection
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Equipment Inspection
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Inventory Assessment
- Transcription
- Medical Billing
Certification
BLS
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Detox Nurse
Liberty House Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
LPN
Crowne Point Endoscopy And Surgical Center
01.2008 - 03.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University
BBA - Business Administration
University of Michigan
BLS
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