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Kendra Zacher

Akron

Summary

Compassionate LPN with a strong foundation in patient education and emergency response. Adept at documenting care accurately and coordinating with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Hawarden Regional Healthcare
Hawarden
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
  • Documented patient care services in electronic health records accurately.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by following infection control standards.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.

LPN

Keystone Treatment Center
Canton
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.
  • Documented patient care services in electronic health records accurately.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.

Account Manager

Sterling
North Sioux City
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed client accounts by addressing inquiries and providing timely solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Assisted in creating detailed reports on client activity and account performance.
  • Participated in strategic meetings to discuss account strategies and growth opportunities.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Renewed existing accounts by building relationships with clients.
  • Collaborated with sales team to determine best ways to drive market share.
  • Created comprehensive reports on account performance and presented them to senior management.
  • Generated leads through cold calling activities.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences as a representative of the company.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas for business development initiatives.

Education

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
05-2005

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient education
  • Clinical documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff direction and task delegation

Timeline

LPN

Hawarden Regional Healthcare
05.2023 - 05.2024

LPN

Keystone Treatment Center
01.2022 - 02.2023

Account Manager

Sterling
01.2019 - 10.2020

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Western Iowa Tech Community College