Amanda Dembeck
Westwood
Summary
Compassionate healthcare provider with expertise in patient care and support. Delivers essential assistance to medical teams while effectively managing patient needs and upholding healthcare standards. Demonstrates strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with skills in vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, daily living activities, and medical documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, NJ
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of any changes to healthcare professionals for prompt intervention.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support during daily activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication between staff and improving overall care coordination.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced safety standards within the hospital environment.
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating access to necessary resources and support services throughout their care journey.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant and Scribe
ENT Sinus and Hearing Care Center
Paramus, NJ
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, or refill requests to ensure timely treatment.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Performed administrative tasks to support office operations during busy periods. to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Secured patient information and maintained confidentiality by accurately completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Registered new patients in practice management software, ensuring accuracy of demographic information for improved patient intake.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Deli Clerk
Shoprite of Hillsdale
Hillsdale, NJ
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards during food preparation to maintain quality and safety.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned work areas during opening and closing duties to ensure a well-maintained environment.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
Online Shopper
Shoprite of Hillsdale
Hillsdale, NJ
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Facilitated efficient billing processes to ensure accuracy and timely service.
- Answered phone calls and provided assistance to customers regarding their inquiries and concerns.
- Responded promptly to customer queries to increase overall satisfaction
- Helped answer phone calls and helped customers with any issues.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy and monitored app for updates on item availability.
Cashier and Front End Runner
Shoprite of Hillsadale
Hillsdale, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Responded to customer inquiries and shared detailed information about store offerings.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holy Name Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing
Englewood Cliffs, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Emotional and social support
- CPR certification
- Infection control
- Patient observation
- Patient positioning
- ADL support
- Electronic medical records
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Calm under stress
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Holy Name Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant and Scribe
ENT Sinus and Hearing Care Center
03.2023 - 08.2024
Deli Clerk
Shoprite of Hillsdale
07.2022 - 03.2023
Online Shopper
Shoprite of Hillsdale
12.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier and Front End Runner
Shoprite of Hillsadale
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Scranton
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holy Name Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing