Amanda Ervin
Twinsburg
Summary
A dedicated graduate student at The Ohio State University who's willing to expand my knowledge with compassion and the proper skills necessary to create a comfortable and healthy environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
University Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
Patient Care Associate
Wilce Student Health Center
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to students seeking medical attention. This position involves working closely with healthcare professionals to assist in delivering patient-centered care, ensuring a positive experience for students navigating their health needs.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nutrition Care Coordinator
Option Care Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
- As a nutrition coordinator, my job duties include creating nutrition programs for patients, educating patients and families about nutritional lifestyle changes, and developing training tools for patients and members of the community.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Care Promoter
ChenMed
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history. Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, clinician, specialist, and/or other clinical personnel. Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patients. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
Rehabilitation Technician
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Rehabilitation technicians provide assistance to physical therapists. Obtaining patient information, perform physical therapy under supervision, and manage patient transportation. Preparing treatment equipment and rooms, assisting patients with limited mobility to reach treatment areas.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
Medical Screener
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
- The medical screener provides exceptional customer service and ensures that all employees, patients, and visitors are screened upon entry to any building per established guidelines. Takes temperatures using a non-contact thermometer. Asks pre-determined screening questions and takes appropriate action if fever/symptoms present. Maintains a professional and safe working environment at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2022
Skills
- Health Sciences
- Customer service
- Communication
- Critical Thinker
- Team Oriented
- Time- Management
- Empathetic
- Patience
- Leadership
- Biology
- Conflict Resolution
- De-escalation processes
- Microsoft Office
- Wound care
INTERESTS
Volunteering, Writing, Biology, Travel, Public Health, Photography
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
University Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Wilce Student Health Center
04.2024 - 07.2025
Nutrition Care Coordinator
Option Care Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
Care Promoter
ChenMed
05.2022 - 09.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Screener
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University