Amanda Roach
Sonora,CA
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Consistently ensures high standards of patient care and team collaboration. Known for adaptability, reliability, and thorough clinical skills including admissions, discharges, patient assessments, and electronic health record management. Prepared to contribute effectively to any healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden San Andreas
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with facility protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
Star Nursing
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crisis Residential Unit
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Merced County BHRS
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed assessments to determine imminent risk for danger to self, danger to others, and/or gravely disabled.
Psychiatric Vocational Nurse
California Psychiatric Transitions
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing
WestMed College
06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT04-2027
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
Certification
- IV and Blood Withdrawl
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Golden San Andreas
12.2022 - 08.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Crisis Residential Unit
10.2020 - 12.2021
Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse
Star Nursing
01.2020 - 12.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Merced County BHRS
12.2017 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Vocational Nurse
California Psychiatric Transitions
08.2017 - 05.2019
Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing
WestMed College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College