Adrian Kamtz
Grand Island
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN known for strong clinical skills and effective communication. Experienced in managing complex care plans and advocating for patient needs, ensuring delivery of high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Licensed nursing professional, offering over 22 years of multi-faceted experience; skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN-Outpatient Clinic Nurse
Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Health
Grand Island, NE
01.2021 - Current
- Administered injections and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with treatment.
- Implemented best practices in patient hygiene and infection control, contributing to improved overall facility standards.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely updates and adherence to regulatory requirements in patient records.
- Led initiatives to enhance therapeutic activities, increasing patient engagement in their own recovery processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, resulting in improved efficiency in daily operations.
- Advocated for patient rights and welfare, ensuring a supportive environment conducive to recovery.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues and supporting team goals.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Reduced medication errors, meticulously managing and dispensing medications according to physician orders.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for behavioral health patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments and recorded vital signs, enhancing patient care accuracy and consistency.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting understanding of behavioral health conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Emerald Rehab and Nursing at Lakeview
Grand Island, NE
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Implemented care plans based on patient assessments, enhancing individualized treatment approaches.
- Coordinated medication administration, maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, promptly addressing changes to optimize health outcomes.
- Established performance metrics for nursing staff, driving accountability and continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN-Detox/Crisis Stabilization Nurse
Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Health
Grand Island, NE
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and behavioral health needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and enhance communication among staff members.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting findings to maintain accurate patient records and support decision-making.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Led initiatives to improve patient engagement strategies, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services provided.
- Evaluated treatment progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on patient feedback and clinical observations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and coping techniques for enhanced recovery.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wisner Care Center
Wisner, NE
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address patient care challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive rehabilitation strategies for residents.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Implemented care plans based on patient assessments, enhancing individualized treatment approaches.
- Coordinated medication administration, maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, promptly addressing changes to optimize health outcomes.
- Established performance metrics for nursing staff, driving accountability and continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Community College
Grand IslandDiploma - Practical Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island07-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Licensed practical nurse
- Tracking symptoms
- Cultural competence
- Psychotropic medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
CPR/BLS Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Emerald Rehab and Nursing at Lakeview
07.2021 - 03.2023
LPN-Outpatient Clinic Nurse
Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Health
01.2021 - Current
LPN-Detox/Crisis Stabilization Nurse
Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 01.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Wisner Care Center
06.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Central Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Community College