Amanda Rodrigues

Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with hands-on clinical experience in acute care, critical care, emergency nursing, maternal-child health, and mental health. Over 10 years of experience in healthcare, including a strong background as a Certified Medical Assistant in urgent care settings. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration (IM, PO, Subcut, Transdermal), venipuncture, EKG monitoring, telemetry, aseptic/sterile field techniques, and emergency response coordination. Eager to apply clinical knowledge and compassionate patient care as a new graduate RN in a hospital setting.

• Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS), AHA Certified
• Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 (Stop the Bleed), American College of Surgeons
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Active

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Beaver Medical Group / Optum Urgent Care – Highland, CA | 11/2016 – 09/2024

• Assisted in urgent/emergent patient situations and coordinated emergency response
• Performed EKGs, SpO₂, and blood pressure monitoring in acute settings
• Conducted venipuncture, IV therapy assistance, wound care, suture/staple removal
• Maintained sterile/aseptic fields for procedures (I&Ds, sutures, biopsies, pelvic exams, joint injections)
• Administered medications: IM, Subcut, PO, and transdermal under provider direction
• Supported triage, physical assessments, and emergency interventions
• Performed ear lavage, visual acuity testing, crutch training, orthopedic adjustments
• Collected/process lab specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool); performed CLIA-waived tests

Certified Medical Assistant Float
Beaver Medical Group Urgent Care – Various CA Locations | 11/2015 – 11/2016

• Floated between urgent care sites providing triage and patient preparation
• Assisted with procedures, wound care, and emergency/code response
• Performed phlebotomy and medication administration
• Educated patients on home care, medications, and follow-up instructions

Medical Assistant
San Bernardino County Public Health – San Bernardino, CA | 01/2015 – 11/2015

• Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, and medication administration
• Conducted vital signs, preventive screenings, and patient education
• Supported public health outreach, including vaccines and infection control
• Managed clinical documentation, lab results, and administrative tasks