LPN

AMY MATTHEWS

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Clearwater, Florida 33761

Cell: 727-***-****

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

SUMMARY

LPN looking to obtain a position with team oriented professionals who work in an environment that offers the potential for both professional and personal growth. Have over 25 years experience in multiple areas of nursing. Last 11 years spent in Urology. Dedicated and hard working to my profession. Solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and excellent direct patient care skills. Reputation as a self directed professional with superior problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. EXPERIENCE

UROLOGY SPECIALIST OF WEST FLORIDA, Clearwater

LPN (Supervisor), 7/2005 7/2016

Primary nurse for Dr. Mitchell Scott Klavans managing all his patients care, testing, results and charts. Nursing supervisor responsible for managing staff, overseeing patient care, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Managed nurse schedules for 7 10 nurses rotating to 3 satellite locations for a practice of 6 physicians. Cross trained staff for effective backup. Created more supportive team environment. Provided staff training on computer technology. Experienced with Centricity and eClinicalWorks. Participated in staff recruiting, orientation and training. Highly skilled in all medical/surgical areas of urology to include but not limited to: urinary conditions, BPH, scrotal procedures, prostate procedures, kidney stone procedures, nephrectomy, cystectomy, prostatectomy and vasectomies. Discussed cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Ordered and interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic tests and their results. Provided postoperative wound care. Inserted, changed and irrigated both indwelling and suprapubic catheters. Assisted physicians with in office procedures to include: Cystoscopy, Bladder biopsy, TRUS & BX, aspiration of hydroceles and vasectomies. Administered LHRH injections for prostate cancer, testosterone replacement therapy and antibiotics. Experienced with administration of intravesical therapy and chemotherapy treatments to the bladder. Experienced with urinary incontinence and urodynamic testing. EDUCATION

Erwin Technical Center, Tampa, Florida

Associate of Science, LPN, 8/1991

LICENSES

h LPN - Department of Health, State of Florida, 7/2015 - 7/2017. Licensed Practical Nurse #PN 1045511

OTHER FACTS

CPR and IV certified

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