Amanda Deveau
Central Islip,NY
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and office settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Catholic Health Services
05.2013 - Current
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Medical Assistant
Catholic Health Services
05.2013 - Current
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Nurse Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05.2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2023
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School
Central Islip, NY06.2008
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Certified in CPR/AED/ACLS Certified
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- ECG Technician
- Retinal screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2015 - 06.2016
LPN Office Nurse
Catholic Health Services
05.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
Catholic Health Services
05.2013 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School