Amanda Escamilla

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for chemo and immunotherpies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Collaborate with primary care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care for all inmates.
• Coordinate and administer medication and therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.
• Provide emergency first aid care, check and record all vital signs.
• Oversee special pods of diabetics, mental health /detox and prenatal pts., obtain specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
• Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate the format.
• Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
• Conducted covid-19 nasal swab tests regularly.

• As an owner operator supervising five employees, I oversaw all responsibilities of running a business including by not limited to employee payroll and scheduling, ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining inventory, employee training, General maintenance ,and ensuring utmost customer service.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.

During my time with 2nd dental battalion I oversaw four departments within the dental clinic including: the front desk/ administration department where I oversaw four employees where, as a team we maintained the patient scheduling, patient recall record filing, and electronic dental record translation for over 10,000 patients with over 15 providers.

Other departments I over saw included Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and the central sterilization room. While supervising these three departments simultaneously I remained an active assistant in all three departments.

• Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand clinic environment.
• Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
• Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
• Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.

Beaufort, Sc is Home to Parris Island Marine Corps recruit training command. While working on board recruit training, I assisted in over 200 root canals during my endodontic rotation.

Rotating also through oral diagnosis and acute care, and assisted in routine annual dental exams as well as appointments for patients in acute pain. However, a majority of my time was spent in recruit intake where I created initial dental records for over 1000 patents weekly,

including full series radiographs , forensic charting , and creating a treatment plan for each patient prior to being eligible for duty.

Aside from dental needs, I provided medical coverage to marines in field training exercises in field aid stations. Assessing and providing immediate field medical care to pts suffering from heat related injuries, independently performed incision and drainage procedures for pts presenting with severe cellulitis infections and follow up wound care, have assisted and performed toe nail removals, and stabilized pts with puncture wounds and impaired objects.

• Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
• Investigated patient medical coverage to determine coverage eligibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.