Alicia Amaro
Plymouth,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To provide exceptional care without exception.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit as Charge Nurse, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit clerks and more.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Clinical Director
Autumn Hospice
04.2023 - Current
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Autumn Hospice
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHAssociate's Degree - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA12.2014
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Kingston05.2009
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Nursing Process
- Resolving Operational Issues
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
Timeline
Clinical Director
Autumn Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
Autumn Hospice
12.2019 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
08.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Laboure College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School