Amanda M. Foster, ADON, LVN, a Licensed Vocational Nurse with Waterside Nursing & Rehab Center

Get to know Licensed Vocational Nurse, Amanda M. Foster, who serves patients in Kerrville, Texas.

Specializing in geriatrics and home care, Amanda is one of 2 ADONs,  a licensed vocational nurse who works at Waterside Nursing & Rehab Center. It is a 179-bed nursing care facility located in Kerrville, Texas, offering a variety of therapies and care services with compassion and understanding to help individuals regain their independence.

Back in 2014, Amanda earned her nursing degree from Southeastern College. That same year, due to her outstanding work in school, she received the Spirit of Nursing Award. The winner receives financial support to attend a professional nursing conference of his or her choice. Amanda intends to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is a job title specific to Texas and California. LVNs are known as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in all other states. LVNs and LPNs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians, providing basic bedside care to patients. 

LVNs are typically responsible for monitoring patients’ vital signs, including their blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, and weight. Other tasks that LVNs are responsible for include giving injections, recording intake and output of foods and fluids, collecting samples for testing, maintaining equipment, and dressing wounds – among others.

Learn More about Amanda M. Foster:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4146130/info/