Amanda Lozada
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, skilled in critical care and patient care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration. Certified in ACLS, adept at telemetry monitoring, and committed to improving care quality and patient satisfaction.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly identifying changes requiring urgent intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Premier Health
Dayton, OH
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in the management of cardiac monitoring equipment and technology.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for cardiac stepdown care.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Provided critical care to complex cardiac patients, reducing readmission rates and improving overall health.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett
Port Charlotte, FL
07.2021 - 2022
- Administered emergency care to patients experiencing critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient status for immediate medical response needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Conducted triage assessments to prioritize patient care based on severity of conditions.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
ER Pediatric Unit Secretary
Golisano Children's Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and ensured timely updates for patient information.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, patients, and families to streamline care processes.
- Assisted in processing insurance verification and patient intake forms to reduce administrative delays.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Technical College
Fort Myers, FL12.2017
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake Center For The Arts
Fort Myers, FL05.2006
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Wound care
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing ekgs
- EMR systems
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Premier Health
06.2023 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett
07.2021 - 2022
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
ER Pediatric Unit Secretary
Golisano Children's Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake Center For The Arts