Amanda Martineau
Melrose,Massachusetts
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong focus on quality and efficiency. I maintain my composure and am able to make accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and time management abilities. I am proficient in assessing patients, documenting in electronic health records, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Arc
Danvers, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Provide routine tracheostomy care and suctioning.
- Monitor and document ventilator readings every two hours.
- Routinely change ventilator circuits and tubing.
- Gastrostomy tube care.
- Performed physical assessments to identify changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provide G-tube feedings.
- Assist quadriplegic patients with activities of daily living.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health at Rosewood
Peabody, Massachusetts
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents, including medication administration, wound care, symptom management, and other treatments.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes, irrigation, and application of topical medications.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate wound treatment plans, according to medical protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
Patient Care Assistant
Northeast Arc
Danvers, Massachusetts
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided tracheostomy and G-tube care.
- Routinely changed ventilator circuits and tubing.
- Assisted quadriplegic patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed and maintained patient's room and shared living areas.
- Supported a patients with flaccid quadriplegia in range-of-motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05-2020
Skills
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy care
- G-tube care
- Wound management
- Feeding pumps
- Home health care
- Long-term care
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing assessments
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical thinking
- Epic EHR
Certification
- IHP Complex Home Care Training Program issued 7/14/24 through MGH Institute of Healthcare Professions
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Arc
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health at Rosewood
09.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Northeast Arc
06.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
North Shore Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore Community College
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