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Amanda Crites

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cigna
11.2018 - 02.2021

Facilitate patient care by assessing patients needs, evaluating treatment options, creating treatment plans, coordinating care and gauging progress.

Communicate patient needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly.

Act as the patient's advocate as it relates to insurance coverage and financial assistance.

Maintain the patient's comprehensive clinical record through detailed documentation.


Registered Nurse

St. Clair Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Medical Assistant

Preferred Primary Care Physicians
06.2008 - 03.2013
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2012

Associate of Science -

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2008

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cigna
11.2018 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse

St. Clair Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2018

Medical Assistant

Preferred Primary Care Physicians
06.2008 - 03.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County

Associate of Science -

Community College of Allegheny County
Amanda Crites