Amanda Roiger

Prior to receiving my RN license I worked as an HST on Acute Mental Health Unit at SPRTC from 2004-2008. I have been working as a Registered Nurse since 2008. I started out my Career in Acute Care/Med Surg from 2008-2013. During this time I worked on an Acute Care floor using many skills. Assessing status, assisting with ADLS, transcribing orders, inserting foley catheters, NG tubes, administering blood, interpreting lab results, starting IV's, wound care, and provided Education to patients and there families. I cared for all ages, including Pediatric patients. I worked in the Charge Nurse role and was a Preceptor to Nursing Students. I was also a resource in Same Day Surgery and Infusion Therapy. Following my time in Acute Care I worked on CRP from 2014-2016 as a Registered Nurse. I had to leave my job due to my Son's medical status/needs at the time. Since 2017 I have been working as Registered Nurse in Home Health for my Son. My Son qualified for Home Care Services due to his Medical needs. I provided the following care for him, assessments, documenting, taking vital signs, administering medications, placing/ changing his G-tube, NG tube, communicating with his Transplant Team. My Son is 2 years post Kidney Transplant and doing well. I am looking forward to working in Mental Health again. I am a very compassionate Nurse. I feel I am very successful at multitasking, using critical thinking, and being an excellent team player. I really love being a Nurse and the gratitude it brings me.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with coworkers to accomplish goals.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintained a clean environment by changing bed linens, cleaning rooms and stocking supplies.
• Monitored patients' progress and reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.

• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with Team.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients to gather history.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
• Demonstrated empathy towards clients.
• Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
• Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
• Created safe and supportive therapeutic environment to promote recovery.
• Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
• Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
• Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
• Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with psychiatrists or primary care providers.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Collaborate with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate Henrik's plan of care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes achieved relative to goals established in the care plan.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences regarding complex cases requiring special attention or input from various healthcare professionals. Such as Nephrology, Hematology, Oncology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology.
• Implement infection control measures according to established protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures.
• Assess and evaluated Henrik's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plan.
• Educate my Family regarding diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.