Samantha Azbell
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse experienced in delivering direct and indirect patient care while fostering strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams. Achieved effective patient outcomes through expertise in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control in fast-paced environments. Focused on maintaining composure under pressure and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare professionals and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Logan
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate care while addressing patient concerns and needs effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures.
- Utilized electronic health records to manage patient information efficiently.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairfield Community Health Center
Lancaster
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allwell Behavioral Health
Zanesville
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Utilized electronic health records to manage patient information efficiently.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health
Athens
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hopewell Health Centers
Athens
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to manage patient information efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH 08.2011 - 12.2014
Trimble High School
Glouster, OHSkills
- medication administration
- patient assessment
- electronic health records
- Documentation accuracy
- infection control procedures
- patient education
- Family education
- Patient triaging
- Medication dispensing
- team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- time management
- critical thinking
- adaptability
- EPIC charting
Certification
- IV certified
- CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairfield Community Health Center
04.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allwell Behavioral Health
06.2019 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ohio Health
03.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hopewell Health Centers
07.2016 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hocking College
08.2011 - 12.2014
Trimble High School