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Pam Blake

Acworth,GA

Summary

Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

Agape Hospice Care
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed, resulting in better adherence to individual patient needs.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the organization by identifying areas for potential enhancement in hospice processes or policies.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and evaluations for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Established trust among patients and families through open communication channels, maintaining confidentiality while offering expert guidance on end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided patient-centered care in various settings, including home visits, inpatient units, and assisted living facilities.
  • Assisted families in navigating the grieving process after the loss of a loved one by providing bereavement support and resources.

Hospice Nurse

Heartland at Promedica
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assess Patients, Monitor Vitals Signs, Support Family Members, Notify Necessary Parties of Patient Deaths, Follow Physician Orders, Collaborate with other Professionals, Provide Support and Comfort According to Individual Patient's Needs
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Wood stock nursing
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Wound care nurse: attends to all stages of wounds, correspond with wound care doctor, maintain wound vacs
  • 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.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Practical Nurse

RossWoods Adult Day Services
07.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assisted in delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions and monitoring.
  • Administered medications to the patients and monitored and documented the effectiveness of all medications.
  • Performed skin assessments and implemented standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds.
  • Take patients medical history
  • Chart on the daily progress of the patient
  • Dispensing proper dose of medication to each patient
  • Responsible for monitoring and obtaining vitals

Certified Nursing Assistant

Quinton Memorial
03.2007 - 08.2014
  • Assisting participants with daily living activities including meals exercise and leisure programs
  • Report all changes in participants condition & any allegations of residence abuse to nurse
  • Notify nurse of unavailable or low stocks of required supplies
  • Ensure participants well-being and safety in all performed tasks
  • Assist participants using walkers and wheelchairs in compliance with facility policy
  • Proven ability to take and record vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, pulses and respiration
  • Assisting participants in bathing, dressing and feeding
  • Ensuring the personal hygiene and nutrition standards of participants
  • Provide participants with oral care, hair care and nail care
  • Assisting participants in transportation and ambulation
  • Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, participants and families
  • Various housekeeping duties such as cleaning and replacing linens
  • Implementing treatment programs established by the Physical Therapist for participants of all ages
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
12-2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
05-2025

Skills

  • Wound care
  • Family communication
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Hospice care

Certification


  • LPN, Lpn087829

Timeline

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

Agape Hospice Care
01.2021 - Current

Hospice Nurse

Heartland at Promedica
04.2020 - 01.2021

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Wood stock nursing
04.2018 - 04.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

RossWoods Adult Day Services
07.2015 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Quinton Memorial
03.2007 - 08.2014

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing

Dalton State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Highlands College

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