AMMIE J
YOUNG
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated LPN, professional and demonstrates strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting variety of problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
SKILLS
•Patient needs assessment
•Workflow coordination
•Task prioritization
•Time management
•Patient consult coordination
•Teamwork and dependability
•Effective Problem Solving
•Counseling
EXPERIENCE
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
St Andrews Place Nursing Home and Rehab/ Conway, Ark
January 2021 - Current
•Supervised nurse assistants and coordinated workflow to support patient needs.
•Admitted, discharged, and transferred patients to support continuum of care.
•Communicated with patients, caregivers, and family members while providing compassionate direct care.
•Trained and supervised junior nursing staff, including aides, assistants and students.
•Tracked patients' responses to medications, behaviors, and vitals for treating clinicians.
•Contributed to patients' treatments by administering prescribed medications.
•Delivered top-notch care for all basic needs, including changing dressings, managing catheters and preventing or treating bedsores.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lake of Maumelle Nursing Home and Rehab Little Rock, Ark
December 2019-December -2021
•Kept charts and unit records updated with timely documentation.
•Supervised nurse assistants and coordinated workflow to support patient needs.
•Contributed to patients' treatments by administering prescribed medications and starting intravenous fluids.
•Tracked patients' responses to medications, behaviors, and vitals for treating clinicians.
•Completed patient documentation procedures in EMR management system.
•Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with healthcare team.
•Educating clients and family members of disease process and outcomes
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Little Rock Healthcare and Rehab North Little Rock, Ark
March 2016-November 2019
•Supported care delivery by notifying physicians of changes in patient conditions.
•Used PointClick System to manage patient medical records and document care, symptoms, and medication data.
•Administered oral and IV medication per physician orders.
•Assessed patient needs and evaluated ongoing progress to inform care management.
•Supported unit needs through effective supply management and detailed recordkeeping
•Supported airway management with respiratory medication administration, ventilation, and tracheostomy care.
•Developed and revised care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonehaven Assistance Living Maumelle, Ark
June 2014-February 2016
•Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
•Contributed to care plans by completing regular, accurate condition and behavior assessments.
•Handled administrative responsibilities, including documenting nursing notes and physicians' orders.
•Managed medication distribution and security for geriatric unit, ensuring each patient received medication and preventing unauthorized access.
•Observed patients, recorded significant conditions and reactions, and notified MD of changes and concerns.
•Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
•Conducted frequent rounds to evaluate care.
•Administered patient medications according to MD specifications.
EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nurse
Great Rivers Vo-Tech, McGehee, Ark
March 1996
Assisted Living And Residential Care Administrator Certificate
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate
REFERENCES
Jacqueline Fletcher-Director of Nursing
StoneHaven Assistance Living
Matthews Welcher-Director of Nursing
St Andrews Place Nursing Home and Rehab
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Angie Noblitt-Director of Nursing
Little Rock Healthcare and Rehab
Christine Beets- ADON
Stonehaven Assistance Living