Amanda Cinicola
Independent Private Duty Nurse
North Haven,CT
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with strong clinical acumen and dedication to family-centered care. Well-versed in patient assessment and health promotion, coupled with proficiency in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning. Committed to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives through holistic care and evidence-based practices.
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical
5 Months- Provided inclusive, patient-centered care across the lifespan under the supervision of a nurse practitioner preceptor, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, developed differential diagnoses, and implemented evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on ongoing assessments, clinical findings, and patient response.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, chronic and acute condition management, medications, and healthy lifestyle practices to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered vaccinations, performed routine health screenings, and utilized telemedicine to expand access to care for rural patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and thoroughly documented patient encounters in the EHR, including histories, physical examinations, diagnostic reasoning, treatment plans, medication management, education, and follow-up recommendations.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered individualized private duty nursing care in the home setting, independently managing patient needs while promoting safety, comfort, and continuity of care.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments, monitored vital signs and changes in clinical status, identified concerning findings, and implemented physician-ordered treatments and care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored therapeutic response and adverse effects, and performed wound assessments, dressing changes, and ongoing monitoring for infection or delayed healing.
- Educated patients and families on medications, wound care, symptom monitoring, treatment adherence, safety precautions, and when to seek medical attention while maintaining detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, and changes in condition.
Student Nurse Intern
2 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols while monitoring vital signs, patient status, and response to care to ensure safety and timely intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care plans and communicate changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, health management, and lifestyle modifications while developing strong therapeutic rapport through active listening and individualized support.
- Performed regular patient rounds and maintained accurate EHR documentation of assessments, interventions, and changes in condition in accordance with regulatory standards.
Nursing Student
1 Year 9 Months- Completed diverse clinical rotations across multiple hospitals, behavioral health, rehabilitation, operating rooms, and long-term care settings, gaining broad experience with varied patient populations and levels of care.
- Provided direct patient care including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, sterile procedures, head-to-toe assessments, and prompt recognition and reporting of abnormal findings.
- Educated patients on medication management, chronic disease self-care, health maintenance, and postoperative recovery while accurately documenting care in electronic health records.
- Prepared patients, operating rooms, surgical equipment, and sterile fields to ensure readiness and timely support for surgical procedures.
- Maintained strict sterile technique, infection control, sanitation, and high-reliability safety protocols to promote a safe surgical environment and optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement patient care plans and participated in clinical simulations to strengthen nursing skills, clinical judgment, and decision-making.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Chapter
- 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
- Cum Laude Graduate
High School Diploma
Skills
Interprofessional collaboration
Acute and chronic care
Diagnosis formulation and treatment planning
Excellent oral communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut - Active
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses - Active
- Basic Life Support - Active
- Advanced Practice Nurse, Connecticut - Eligible to apply following successful completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Eligible for certification examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical
Quinnipiac Medical of Branford
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Independent Private Duty Nurse
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Student
Quinnipiac University, School of Nursing
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Student Nurse Intern
Middlesex Health, Middletown, CT
04.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner
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Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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North Haven High School
High School Diploma
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