Amanda Paige Branch
Angie
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven expertise at Thomas Community Health Clinic, excelling in triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Provide high quality patient care and medical support with skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. and patient assessments. Utilize effective communication and organizational skills and known for strong collaboration with other medical teams to improve patients well being. Known for reliability, compassionate care, skilled in patient communication and support and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Thomas Community Health Clinic
08.2016 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Louisiana Family Medical Clinic
10.2011 - 06.2016
LPN
Jackson Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center
02.2008 - 09.2011
LPN
Healthsouth Specialty Hospital - LTAC
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Ruston, LA01-2006
Associates in General Studies/ Sciences - Science
University of Louisiana of Monroe
Monroe, LA01-2005
High School Diploma -
Kilbourne High School
Kilbourne, LA05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Physical assessment
- Immunization administration
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
Languages
English
Timeline
LPN
Thomas Community Health Clinic
08.2016 - 09.2024
LPN
Louisiana Family Medical Clinic
10.2011 - 06.2016
LPN
Healthsouth Specialty Hospital - LTAC
01.2010 - 07.2011
LPN
Jackson Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center
02.2008 - 09.2011
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Associates in General Studies/ Sciences - Science
University of Louisiana of Monroe
High School Diploma -
Kilbourne High School
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