Amanda Christensen
Brookville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Highlands DuBois
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Contributed to unit improvements by providing cost-effective care in line with performance targets.
- Collected and labeled initials and time to specimens to prepare for delivery to the laboratory.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre-and post-operative situations.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Office Assistant/Patient Care Aide
Jefferson County Homemakers
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed reception and lobby area, greeted visitors and responded to requests for information.
- Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations and spreadsheets.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members.
- Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones and covering needed shifts.
- Answered phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to office.
- Processed paperwork efficiently to support smooth office procedures.
- Posted open positions on company and social media websites.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Looked at incoming resumes, set up and performed interviews, covered scheduling needs.
- Worked on call with consumers.
- Assisting with ADL's such as bathing, dressing, shopping, and housework.
- Set up supervisory visits with consumers to make sure the PCA's were performing well.
Care Aide
Jefferson Manor
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Created safe environment, preventing falls and accidents.
- Possessed understanding and compassion for elderly and mentally challenged clients.
- Distributed snacks, reading material, drinks and linens to provide comfort.
- Demonstrated flexibility to work as needed per patient requirements.
- Motivated clients to perform physical exercise according to age and abilities.
- Established good rapport with clients and family members by being cheerful and efficient.
- Observed and reported changes in clients' physical condition and behavior.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported concerns to supervisory nurse to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
Education
Shamokin Area High School
Shamokin, PA5 2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Brockway, PA05.2023
Skills
- Healthcare operations
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medical terminology knowledge Certified
- Collect Lab specimens
- Obtain EKG's Basic Arrhythmia Certified
- CPR certified
- Trained in Crisis Management
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- EKG Interpretation
- First Aid CPR AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- Basic Arrhythmia
- Medical Terminology
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR
- Lab Draws
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- PEARS
- ACLS
- Crisis Management
- PATNCC
- Stop the Bleed
- NiHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2023 - Current
Office Assistant/Patient Care Aide
Jefferson County Homemakers
06.2017 - 09.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Penn Highlands DuBois
10.2014 - 06.2023
Care Aide
Jefferson Manor
10.2010 - 10.2014
Shamokin Area High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College