Amanda Salas
Medford,Oregon
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
Torrington, CT
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geer Lodge Assisted Living
Canaan, CT
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Store Associate
Target
Torrington, CT
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
- Worked closely with fellow associates to create a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual support.
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively engaging with shoppers and offering assistance as needed.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate counts and proper storage of products.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss targets and strategies, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Managed inventory to keep shelves well-stocked and organized, contributing to seamless shopping experience.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Porter And Chester Institute
Waterbury, CT04-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Writing reports
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- Caring for wounds
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting incidents
- Samples collection
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tracking symptoms
- HIPAA protocols
- Psychotropic medications
- Counting narcotics
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Patient support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
11.2019 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geer Lodge Assisted Living
07.2017 - 02.2019
Store Associate
Target
07.2013 - 06.2016
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Porter And Chester Institute