Pamela Doss
Alexander City,US
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and colleagues to enhance care delivery and support nursing best practices. Committed to achieving patient care objectives through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Sylacauga, AL
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw medication administration, patient charting, and compassionate care delivery to improve patient well-being for 6-7 patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols for 6-7 patients daily.
- Monitored patient vital signs for 6-7 patients, documenting changes and relaying critical information to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to create tailored care plans addressing individual patient needs, facilitating communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
Various , AL
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring safety protocol adherence to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams, developing and implementing comprehensive patient care plans to improve patient recovery.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Managed emergency situations effectively.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications, and self-care skills, fostering recovery and independence.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Adam's Health and Rehab
Alexander City, AL
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient care quality and ensure safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and self-management strategies, empowering them to manage their conditions.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient stability and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Ensured safe medication management by accurately charting, administering enteral feedings, and performing vital sign checks.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Accordia Health
Rockford, AL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications, documented patient records, monitored vital signs, and triaged patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols consistently.
- Trained new staff on patient care procedures and best practices to ensure consistent delivery.
- Coordinated follow-up appointment scheduling with primary care providers to optimize patient continuity of care.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
LPN
Chapman Healthcare
Alexander City, AL
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and therapies, ensuring adherence to physicians' orders for optimal patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered medications, charted patient progress, monitored vital signs, and provided enteral feedings and catheter care in a clinical setting.
- Ensured quality patient care by assessing needs, accurately collecting vital signs, providing wound care, and managing catheterization.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure effective medical response.
- Assisted in patient assessments and contributed to the development of individualized care plans.
- Prepared and operated medical devices including catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers to ensure effective patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess and document patient status, enhancing continuity of care and early detection of issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Education
Diploma - nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL, US12-2009
Skills
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Vital signs
- Injection administration
- Caregiving
- Tube Feeding
- Hospice Care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient evaluations
- Behavioral assessment
- Medication review
- Electronic health records
- EMR systems
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Patient education
- CPR/ BLS
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient evaluations
- Blood sample collection
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory protocol adherence
- Specimen tracking
- Specimen handling protocols
- Lab safety protocols
- Calibration documentation
Certification
*LPN
* First Aid Certification
* BLS Certification, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
* First Aid Certification
* BLS Certification, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
Timeline
LPN
COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
11.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
04.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Accordia Health
06.2022 - 02.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Adam's Health and Rehab
03.2022 - 05.2024
LPN
Chapman Healthcare
10.2013 - 03.2020
Diploma - nursing
Herzing University