Amanda Jenkins
Upper Darby
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, clinical documentation, thorough patient assessments and infection control. Skilled in managing complex patient needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Eager to contribute expertise in compassionate care to a dynamic healthcare environment as an LPN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (CNS-CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS)
Family First Homecare
Media
06.2014 - Current
- Provided timely, high-quality patient care while managing multiple tasks to meet patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on protocols and procedures to support their professional development.
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with nurses, patients and families.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (Kantime) according to established standards.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy of documentation according to established guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to specialized nursing practices.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues with KanTime.
LPN
Aveanna
Exton
05.2015 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and feedings via oral, G-tube, and J-tube routes.
- Conducted vital signs monitoring to identify potential health issues.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse populations with compassion.
- Performed thorough patient assessments to inform care decisions.
- Executed infection control protocols, reducing risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in EMR software.
- Transcribed medical orders accurately, ensuring timely and proper implementation of patient care.
- Facilitated HIPAA compliance, safeguarding patient confidentiality and trust.
Education
LPN -
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA05-2013
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Delaware Community College
Media, PA05-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Ventilation management
- Home healthcare services
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Order transcription
- Compassionate care
Certification
- LPN, PN294657, 06/30/28
- BLS/CPR, 08/5/2027
References
Available upon request
Timeline
LPN
Aveanna
05.2015 - 05.2024
LPN (CNS-CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS)
Family First Homecare
06.2014 - Current
LPN -
Prism Career Institute
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
Delaware Community College