Amanda Birge
Westland
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Seasoned LPN with expertise in CORRECTIONAL care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized Correctional LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional LPN
Fast Access Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Correctional LPN
Smith County Sheriffs
10.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Tn. Technology Center
Livingston, Tn05.1998
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High School
Tompkinsville, KY05.1988
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning
- Preventive Care
- Emergency Response
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient triaging
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Intake
- Staff Supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Patient Management
- Writing reports
- Medical Records Management
- Medical office administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Patient Observation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient support
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Quality Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Care Planning and Modifications
Certification
- Licensed LPN 20 + years experience
- BLS, AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ACADEMY - 5+ yrs
- Licensed LPN LICENSE# 2033902
Timeline
Correctional LPN
Fast Access Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Correctional LPN
Smith County Sheriffs
10.2021 - 06.2022
LPN - Nursing
Tn. Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High School
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