Amanda Eberwein
Riverside,Ca
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor/Lead, Blood Collections Operator
LifeStream Blood bank
Riverside , CA
2023.03 - Current
- Blood Collections Operator
- Perform Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Following physician orders
- Customer service
- Preceptor for training staff
- Travel LVN to other LifeStream locations
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Riverside Medical Clinic Surgery center
Riverside , CA
2019.08 - 2023.03
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of data before admitting for surgery.
- Followed up with referring physician offices regarding paperwork required for admission process in a timely manner.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiration rate. during pre-admission visits.
- Assessed physical condition of patients upon arrival and reported any abnormalities or changes to attending physician immediately.
- Obtained consent forms from patients prior to their procedure so that they are aware of potential risks associated with surgery.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Assisted Physician with performing therapeutic nerve blocks using fluoroscopy guidance.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Hemet Healthcare Surgicenter, Inc.
Hemet , CA
2015.10 - 2019.08
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of data before admitting into same day surgery.
- Conduct patient interviews prior to surgery.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiration rate. during pre-admission visit.
- Assessed physical condition of patients upon arrival and reported any abnormalities or changes to anesthesiologist/Surgeon.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted Physician during Administration of epidural steroid injections when appropriate to reduce inflammation associated with back or neck conditions causing chronic pain.
- Evaluated patient recovery progress by monitoring vital signs and other indicators such as pain level or mobility range of motion exercises.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician.
Urgent Care Nurse
San Bernardino Medical Group extended care
San Bernardino , CA
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Greeted and assessed patients' needs, complaints, and symptoms to provide appropriate care.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight and pain level.
- Reviewed results from diagnostic tests and communicated findings to the physician staff members for further evaluation.
- Assisted with minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, splinting of fractures, administering injections, and performing EKGs.
- Provided follow-up instructions to discharged patients regarding home care requirements or other necessary information related to their care plan.
Food and Beverage Cashier
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim , CA
2010.02 - 2011.08
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently including taking orders, preparing drinks and food items, ringing up customers' purchases.
- Handled all cash transactions accurately according to established procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Assisted customers with their orders, answered questions about menu items, and took accurate payment information.
- Counted money in the cash drawer at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts were correct.
- Reconciled cash register tills and prepared deposits for bank drop offs.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise prior to opening store each day.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable health codes regarding food handling procedures.
- Prepared mixed drinks according to established recipes while adhering to responsible alcohol service guidelines.
- Adhered to all company policies concerning alcohol service standards while serving alcoholic beverages.
Food and Beverage Cashier
Juice It Up
2008.02 - 2009.12
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
Riverside
2005.07 - 2008.02
Education
LVN Certification - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA12.2014
Norte Vista High School
06.2007
Skills
- Lead/supervisor, Patient assessment, vital signs, Starting and discontinuation of IV, Recovering Patients out of minor day surgery or pain procedures, Assisting in pain block procedures, Recording input and output, injections, glucose/HGB finger sticks, insulin, medication administration, EKG, use of ambu-bag, breathing treatments, O2 administration, wound treatments, patient transfer, charting, applying correct PPE, CPR, Signing consent forms, Reviewing doctor’s orders, Apheresis and Therapeutic phlebotomy blood collections
Certification
IV and Blood draw Certified BLS Certified
References
References References are available on request
Timeline
Supervisor/Lead, Blood Collections Operator
LifeStream Blood bank
2023.03 - Current
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Riverside Medical Clinic Surgery center
2019.08 - 2023.03
Urgent Care Nurse
San Bernardino Medical Group extended care
2017.06 - 2017.08
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Hemet Healthcare Surgicenter, Inc.
2015.10 - 2019.08
Food and Beverage Cashier
Disneyland Resort
2010.02 - 2011.08
Food and Beverage Cashier
Juice It Up
2008.02 - 2009.12
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
2005.07 - 2008.02
LVN Certification - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Norte Vista High School
IV and Blood draw Certified BLS Certified
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