Kellie Amaru
Willows, CA
Summary
38 years of a dedicated LVN with expertise in patient assessment, wound care management, and compassionate support. Proven ability to coordinate care and advocate for patients' needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Glenn Medical Center
Willows
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LVN Charge Nurse
Willows Rehab And Nursing Center
Willows
09.1998 - 02.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA12-1986
Skills
- Administering medications
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Feeding tube management
- Geriatric care
- Caring for wounds
- Patient assessments
- Inpatient care
- Caregiving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Breathing treatments
- Palliative care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Glenn Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Willows Rehab And Nursing Center
09.1998 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - LVN
College of The Siskiyous