Amanda Toth
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate licensed RN seeking a position as a school nurse in the New Lenox School District. Exceptional skills in working with children, diligent with time management from working in fast paced environments, and highly motivated to bring the best care to every setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
2023.09 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Server
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
2022.08 - 2024.03
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL05.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01.2022
No Degree - Certificate of Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.2020
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Trauma Nursing
- Airway Management
- Ethical Practice
- First Aid
- Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Licensed RN- May 31, 2026
- American Heart Association BLS- March 31, 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
2023.09 - Current
Server
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
2022.08 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
No Degree - Certificate of Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
- Licensed RN- May 31, 2026
- American Heart Association BLS- March 31, 2026
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