Amanda Canelo
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse offering 12 years of clinical experience in numerous patient care roles. Patient and dedicated professional who remains composed in tense environments while maintaining high-quality individualized patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN, Medical-Surgical
Penn State Health
Lancaster, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and modified as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized Cerner for updating patient records.
Clinical Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse
WellSpan Philhaven Behavioral Health
Mount Gretna, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Provided direct care of up to 30 patients per shift
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery during stay and following discharge.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors'/CRNP orders.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans, evaluating effectiveness of care by comparing patient response with observable outcomes.
- Used Epic to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Trained new staff
Graduate Nurse
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
Lancaster, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Carried out care planning
- Provided direct care of up to 5 patients per shift
- Monitored and documented patient's vitals
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery during hospital stay and following discharge.
Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
Lancaster, PA
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
11.2011 - 04.2018
- Phlebotomy: Drawing and preparing blood work to be sent to appropriate lab
- GI Procedures: Preparing a clean environment and assisting with colonoscopies, endoscopies, dilatations, and colorectal surgeries. Includes snaring, clipping, polypectomies, preparing specimen to be sent to lab, assist with fistulotomies, hemorrhoidectomies, fulgurations, suturing. Processing endoscopes and motility probes.
- GYN Procedures: Preparing a sterile environment and assisting with hysteroscopies, IUD placement, and polypectomies. Includes sterilizing surgical equipment/instruments and autoclaving
- Dermatology: Preparing a clean/sterile environment and assisting with punch biopsies, shave biopsies, injections, and minor surgeries
- Basic Duties: Monthly supply order, performing EKG's, medication documentation, post-op calls
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY04.2018
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown Institute - Garden City
Garden City, NY08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Music Electronics Technology
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY05.2007
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Emergency Response
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Clinical Nurse to Charge Nurse, in less than 12-months.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2022
Timeline
Charge RN, Medical-Surgical
Penn State Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse
WellSpan Philhaven Behavioral Health
12.2022 - Current
Graduate Nurse
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
07.2018 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
NYU Langone Health
11.2011 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown Institute - Garden City
Some College (No Degree) - Music Electronics Technology
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
- Licensed RN - 2022
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