Amanda Collins
McKee,KY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 15 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Tech
Advent Health Of Manchester
07.2008 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs.
Education
Diploma Of Practical Nursing -
Somerset Community College
London, Ky12.2023
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Manchester, KY05.2006
Skills
- Patient Registration
- Patient Transport
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Patient Health Education
- NG Tube Insertion and Management
- Phlebotomy
- Sanitizing Procedures
- Wound Care
- Educating Patients
- Orthopedic Fitting
- Venipuncture
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Medical Terminology
- Measuring and Monitoring Vitals
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Orthopedic Splint Application
- Basic Patient Care
- CPR
- Airway Management
- Information Documentation
- Pain Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Geriatric Care
- Oxygen Therapy
- Diabetic Care
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Care
- EKG Interpretation
- Pre-operative care
- Respiratory care
- Medication administration
- Palliative care
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health promotion
- Nursing ethics
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Catheter care
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Post-operative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Pain management
- Organizational skills
- Neurological care
- Maternal-child nursing
References
Anita Gabbard RN
Emergency Room Manger
606-598-5104 ext:3121
anita.gabbard@adventhealth.com
Roxana Abner RN
Emergency Room Assistant Manger
606-598-5104 ext:3121
Roxana.abner@adventhealth.com
Lori Philpot LPN
Emergency Room Nurse
606598-5104 ext:3121
606-622-5850
Lori.Philpot@adventhealth.com
Timeline
Emergency Room Tech
Advent Health Of Manchester
07.2008 - Current
Diploma Of Practical Nursing -
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
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