Amanda Land

*** ****** ****

Moncks Corner, SC **461

843-***-****

acvwax@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Dedicated licensed practical nurse (LPN) with specialty experience in med/surg and hospice nursing. Developed strong patient-evaluation and treatment-planning skills through recent work experience in corrections and hospice. Knowledge of a wide variety of medication administration, management and training.

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.

Work Experience

Practical Nurse

12/2014 – Present Regency/Southern Care Hospice

Served as LPN Patient Care Coordinator for a reputable hospice company. Responsible for coordinating end-of life care and hospice services to patients in their home or community setting and providing coordination of care, admissions facilitation, clinical support, continuous care, and other skilled nursing expertise with end-of-life care. Order and maintain, all needed patient supplies, maintain personnel and patient files, and schedule all patient visits according to Medicare/Medicaid standards.

10/2010 – 02/2014 Carolina Center for Occupational Health

Served as LPN Nurse Manager at security correctional facility housing approximately 1500 inmates. Assigned to the medical department and played a key role on interdisciplinary team of nurses and corrections officers. Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health problems. Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders.

Key Accomplishments:

Selected as one of only four nurses to be assigned supervisor role.

Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of safety methods, discharge planning and documentation.

Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.

Completed training in team building and management of staff.

A member of the Audit Team, securing ACA, NCCHC, DEHEC and ICE accreditations.

Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations

08/2009 – 07/2010 Orangeburg, SC

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, oncology and medical-surgical floors. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team.

Key Accomplishments:

Treated an average of 4 patients daily. Gained experience in procedures such as catheter care and injections.

Earned a reputation for excellence in service delivery.

Education

8/2009 – 7/2010 Orangeburg/Calhoun Technical School

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Course Highlights: Family and Community Nursing, Healthcare Delivery Models, Professional Nursing Theory, Nursing Health Assessment, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Geriatric Care

Skills

Case Management

Critical-Care Nursing

JCAHO Standards/

Compliance

Medication Administration

Parent/Patient/Family Education

Patient Advocacy

Patient Assessment

Quality & Continuity of Care

Additional Information

Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.

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