AMANDA RAKOWSKI
Rocky Point,NC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 2.5 years of nursing experience and over a decade of hands-on medical and hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Strong foundation in perioperative procedures, team collaboration, and critical thinking.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN
Novant Health - New Hanover
2023 - Current
- As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, provided comprehensive care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
- Monitored maternal and fetal status, administered medications and epidurals, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely deliveries.
- Assisted with both vaginal and cesarean births, maintained sterile technique, and supported patients and families with education and emotional care.
- Documented all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR with accuracy and attention to detail.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Health System
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Labor and Delivery, setup and maintain sterile field.
- Anticipate surgeon’s needs to ensure patient safety, nursing assistant on mom and baby unit, and unit desk clerk.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
Lackawanna College
2018 - 2021
- Managed clinical placements and student scheduling for surgical technology programs.
- Ensure compliance with hospital requirements and accreditation standards.
- Evaluated student performance, maintained documentation, and collaborated with clinical partners to support high-quality learning experiences and program outcomes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Main operating room, setup and maintain sterile field.
- Anticipate surgeon’s needs to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA01.2013
Skills
- Highly organized
- Communication
- Team work
- Multitasking
- Computer / EPIC
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- NRP
- C-EFM
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Health System
01.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Health System
01.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, BSN
Novant Health - New Hanover
2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology
Lackawanna College
2018 - 2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Luzerne County Community College
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