Pamela Hicks
NorthPlatte,Nebraska
Summary
Experienced LPN bringing strong skills in patient care with compassion for 37 + years. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and adherence to clinical protocols as well as working well with team members. Strong work ethic with various skills and adaptability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Wise Choice Health Care
North Platte, NE
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs to identify changes in health status.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient care environments following protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Brookstone Home Health
North Platte, NE
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN
Lincoln County Detention Center
North Platte, NE
06.2015 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Phelbotomy
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte03-2026
Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NE09-1988
Associates of General Sciences - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte06-2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Patient relationship building
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders / Scribing
- Palliative care
- Home health care / Hospice End-of-life care
Timeline
LPN
Wise Choice Health Care
10.2025 - Current
LPN
Brookstone Home Health
07.2023 - 10.2025
LPN
Lincoln County Detention Center
06.2015 - 06.2023
No Degree - Phelbotomy
Mid Plains Community College
Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College
Associates of General Sciences - Nursing
Mid Plains Community College