Amanda Wilson
Perkinston
Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 years experience with solid background work in many different environments. I am Highly observant as early interventions are very important as well as critical thinking. I am time sufficient with time management, self disciplined ,independent, Dependable, and dedicated to go above and beyond to give excellent care to patients and to represent the company I work for. I am a self challenger to always try to improve myself with knowledge so that I can give the best care to our patients for a better outcome.I am a team player and an advocate for my patients.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Caring Homehealth
2020 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated daily activities, ensuring adherence to care protocols and improving resident satisfaction.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and compliance with facility policies.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and enhancing overall patient safety within the center.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes for timely interventions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
EMT Lieutenant
SteepHollow FireDepartment And Rescue
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital settings.
- Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport.
- Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Driftwood Nursing Center
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations, Dr. Appointments, and outside facility treatments.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 32 bed long term care facility.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered patient care by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to all my patients.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DunBar Village
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Administered patient care by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 18 patients daily.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files electronically.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Ensured that each patient and his or her family received superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Administered oral and intramuscular to patients and monitored responses.
First Aid Officer
Wilson's Welding Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize and prevent accidents on the job.
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training impact on safety and proper emergency treatment for Burns , cuts , and any accident obtained on the job.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for or made referrals.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tlc Home Health Inc.
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and PT, PTT testing.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout their home.
- Provided post-operative nursing care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physicians orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Family Health Center
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, administered Immunizations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Life Support Instructor
EMS Safety Services
Gulfport, MSEmergency Management - Emergency Medical Technology
A.R.E.S Advanced Rescue Education Solutions
Slidell, LA0 2020
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport MS6 2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical chart documentation
- Taking vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Individual instruction
- CPR and BLS certified
- Personal and professional integrity
- Treatment of conditions
- Self-discipline
- Wound care proficiency
- Wound cleaning/care/Wound Management
- Electronic charting
- Patient care planning
- Catheter and wound care
- Diabetes management
- Patient Care and Education
- Post-Operative Care
- Care plan development
Accomplishments
- Planned, organized and directed SteepHollow's fire prevention policies including code enforcement, investigation, public education and permits.
- Applied appropriate extinguishing agents to structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, aircraft, vehicle and wilderness fires.
- Developed, revised and oversaw the implementation of department rules, goals, procedures and work standards.
- Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information.
- Maintained fire extinguishers and other fire equipment in multiple stations.
Education and Training
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Certification
Wound care/ wound VAC certified
Timeline
EMT Lieutenant
SteepHollow FireDepartment And Rescue
08.2018 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Driftwood Nursing Center
12.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
DunBar Village
08.2016 - 12.2017
First Aid Officer
Wilson's Welding Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
06.2010 - 12.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tlc Home Health Inc.
04.2007 - 08.2008
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Family Health Center
01.2006 - 04.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Life Support Instructor
EMS Safety Services
Emergency Management - Emergency Medical Technology
A.R.E.S Advanced Rescue Education Solutions
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Caring Homehealth
2020 - 01.2025