Amy Lockett
Parkston
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Platte Care Center Avera, specializing in medication administration and patient education. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams. Focused on maintaining nursing standards while providing compassionate support to patients. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving overall patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse • Overnight Charge Nurse
Platte Care Center Avera
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient care, including hygiene and mobility support.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to enhance patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD08.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Nursing standards adherence
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- End-of-life care
- Patient management
- Incident documentation
- Wound care management
- Geriatric care
- Breathing treatments
- Diabetes management
Certification
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification, 01/01/24, 01/31/26
- South Dakota LPN IV therapy certification, 10/01/25
- SNF Wound Care certification, 10/01/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support supplement to BLS/CPR, 10/01/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support supplement to BLS/CPR, 10/01/25
- Infection Control supplemental certification, 10/01/25
- Blood Bourne Pathogens supplemental certification, 10/01/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse • Overnight Charge Nurse
Platte Care Center Avera
10.2023 - Current
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Mitchell Technical College