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Amanda Giron

Saugus,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in emergency and in-patient psychiatry and medicine. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathic communication, respectful attitude and excellent care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Private Home
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Specialized in wound and ostomy care.

Registered Nurse

Bayridge Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked with an experienced team on a very acute psych floor.
  • Dispensed medications for 23 patients using EPIC
  • Proficient at the use of de-escalation to avoid the use of restraints or seclusion
  • Experienced at using 4 points and chair restraints

Registered Nurse

Recovery Centers Of America
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked on high acuity units with up to 30 patients for one nurse.
  • Adhered to detox protocols and did frequent assessments to evaluate if changes were needed.
  • Skilled at immediate care for patients who overdosed, seized, or had other medical emergencies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

McLean Hospital Short Term Unit
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for direct care of patients including mental and physical assessment, care plan development and crisis intervention on 28 bed, acute psychiatric in-patient unit.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Worked in supervisory roles as Charge Nurse and Group Leader

Registered Nurse

McLean Hospital Float Pool
08.2008 - 01.2015
  • Worked as Float Nurse, covering 9 specialized in-patient units.
  • Treated wide variety of psychiatric disorders, such as: Addiction, Dementia, Depression, PTSD and Psychotic disorders while also caring for patient's medical needs.
  • Acclimated to units quickly to deliver personal, empathic, and exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians and case managers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Patient Coodinator

Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Room
01.2004 - 07.2008
  • Managed different areas of the ER to fast track patient care in a busy emergency room
  • Worked with clinical and support staff to maintain organization in fast-paced environment
  • Trained to respond in Hazmat/Catastrophic events.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2003

Skills

  • Patient Advocate/Educator
  • Excellent Communicator
  • De-escalation/Crisis Management
  • Supervisory and Delegation
  • High level of autonomy
  • EPIC

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bayridge Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

Recovery Centers Of America
06.2023 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Private Home
01.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

McLean Hospital Short Term Unit
08.2015 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

McLean Hospital Float Pool
08.2008 - 01.2015

Patient Coodinator

Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Room
01.2004 - 07.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bunker Hill Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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