DEBBIE KAMER
Topeka
Summary
Dependable hardworking, detail-oriented individual with experience in patient care and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Geriatric
Home of the Flint Hills
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Faith Home Hea
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Maintained documentation of patient assessments and treatments.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by monitoring patients progress,
LPN Geriatric
Cedarhurst Senior Living
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Office Nurse
KU St. Francis Jewell Clinic
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Stormont Vail Health
08.2012 - 04.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Practical Nursing with Honors - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS05.2012
Certificate: Home Health Aide -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS05.2010
Certificate: CMA - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS01.2008
Certificate: CNA - Nursing
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS01-2005
Certificate: CNA -
Professional Health Training Academy
Ocala, FL01.2003
Skills
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Monitoring
- CPR Certified
- Medication Administration
- Direct patient Care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Gastrointestinal care
- Home healthcare
- Orthopedic nursing
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient documention
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Patient care
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Geriatric care
- Preventive care
- ADL assistance
- Outpatient care
- Caring for wounds
- EKG administration
- Counting narcotics
Personal Information
License: 23-43005-111
Timeline
LPN Geriatric
Home of the Flint Hills
10.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Faith Home Hea
03.2024 - 10.2024
LPN Geriatric
Cedarhurst Senior Living
04.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Office Nurse
KU St. Francis Jewell Clinic
04.2019 - 04.2023
LPN
Stormont Vail Health
08.2012 - 04.2019
Certificate: Home Health Aide -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Certificate: CNA -
Professional Health Training Academy
Practical Nursing with Honors - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Certificate: CMA - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Certificate: CNA - Nursing
Kaw Area Technical School
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