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Work History
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Amanda Cashmore

Livonia,MI

Summary

Disciplined nursing student with exceptional patient care skills and success in building relationships with patients and family members. Proficient in electronic charting and knowledgeable in joint commission standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse Associate

Angela Hospice
Livonia, MI
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and catheterizations.
  • Utilized sterile techniques to maintain a clean environment for patients.
  • Assessed patient needs and provided education regarding health maintenance issues.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals of care.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments
  • Performed physical assessments, measuring height and weight.
  • Observed patients for any changes in condition or behavior that could indicate a need for intervention.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
  • Evaluated own performance on an ongoing basis utilizing feedback from supervisors.
  • Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
  • Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
  • Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
  • Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility.
  • Documented patient care activities, treatments, and medications.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Attended various educational seminars related to nursing practices and procedures.

Dental Assistant

Canton Dentists
Canton, MI
07.2015 - 02.2024
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Madonna University ABSN
Southfield
12-2024

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI
05-2015

Skills

  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Cultural competence
  • Clinical skills
  • Health Promotion
  • End of life care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Comfort measures
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Coordination
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Professionalism
  • Electronic Health Records

Accomplishments

  • Madonna University Dean's List from 2023 to present.
  • Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Nurse Associate

Angela Hospice
03.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Canton Dentists
07.2015 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Madonna University ABSN

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Wayne County Community College

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