AMANDA ANDRE
Hayden,Idaho
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong aptitude for adapting to evolving needs and fostering productive teamwork. Proficient in patient care, medical terminology, and fundamental clinical procedures. Known for reliability and a results-oriented approach, committed to achieving favorable health outcomes and upholding exceptional standards in all responsibilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Clinicals
Kootenai Health Hospital and Northwest Specialty
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Fundamental knowledge of perioperative nursing, including preoperative and postoperative care
- Proficient in medication administration, including oral, IM, and IV.
- Skilled in patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and documentation
- Experience in assisting with sterile procedures and maintaining aseptic techniques
- Familiar with wound care, catheter management, and pain management strategies
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments and committed to continuous learning
Ambulatory Surgery Center CNA
Pain Management of North Idaho
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Surgical Assistant (Scrub Role): Scrubbed in for a variety of outpatient surgical procedures, providing direct assistance to surgeons by ensuring a sterile environment, passing instruments, and utilizing the C-arm X-ray machine for precise imaging and real-time surgical guidance
- Preoperative Patient Preparation: Conducted comprehensive patient assessments pre-surgery, including confirming medical histories, administering preoperative medications, and educating patients on the procedure to ensure informed consent
- Ensured that all safety protocols, including patient identification and procedure verification, were strictly followed
- Intraoperative Circulator: Functioned as the circulator during procedures, monitoring patient vitals, managing supplies, and anticipating the surgical team's needs to ensure seamless workflow
- Maintained patient stability by continuously assessing and responding to changes in vitals or other clinical indicators during surgery
- Postoperative Support: Assisted in the immediate postoperative phase, ensuring smooth patient recovery by monitoring vital signs, evaluating pain levels, and coordinating with recovery room staff for post-surgery care
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
North Idaho College
05.2025
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pre-surgery patient preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Post-op care
- C-arm X-ray guidance
- Intraoperative support
- Surgical time-outs
- Patient safety
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Nursing Clinicals
Kootenai Health Hospital and Northwest Specialty
08.2023 - 02.2025
Ambulatory Surgery Center CNA
Pain Management of North Idaho
05.2020 - 08.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
North Idaho College
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