Amanda Trzesniowski
Scranton
Summary
A compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care efficiency, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Luzerne County Correctional Facility
Wilkes-Barre
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to inmates per physician's orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient health status.
- Responded to medical emergencies within the facility promptly.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Documented patient progress and treatment efficacy in electronic health records to facilitate informed clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated inmates on health management and wellness practices to promote self-care and enhance overall well-being.
combat medic
United States Army
Scranton
08.2022 - Current
- Administer emergency treatment to patients in life-threatening medical situations, conduct on-scene patient assessments to evaluate injuries and vital signs, and communicate with families and patients to identify treatments based on medical history
- Delivered first aid, basic life support, and emergency medical treatment to over 50 patients weekly in diverse emergency medical situations.
- Delivered pre-hospital care and performed pharmaceutical interventions for toxicological emergencies, including opioid overdose, poisoning, and allergic reactions.
- Perform on-site patient assessments, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and post-resuscitation care, conduct trauma triage and hemorrhage control
- Transported patients safely while administering medical treatment on-scene and en route to hospitals, including CPR and pharmaceutical interventions.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on ambulatory vehicles and perform equipment inspections to identify potential defects
Corrections LPN
Lackawanna county prison
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided hands-on care such as wound dressing, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, and gastronomy tube care and feedings
- Provide treatment to over 120 patients per week in [a hospital with a 1:5 patient ratio], conduct physical examinations, and analyze patient medical histories to diagnose acute and chronic conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses to diagnose patients and determine appropriate treatments, contributing to improved patient outcomes
- Treat patients suffering from depression and anxiety, identify appropriate medication, and monitor side effects to ensure patient safety
- Deliver empathetic care to patients, build positive long-term relationships, and provide resources related to mental health counseling services
- Delivered mental health treatment and services to 40+ active patients, analyzed medical histories, and developed treatment plans aligned with long-term health goals
- Monitored medication side effects to ensure patient safety over the course of treatment, adjusted doses, and successfully reduced depression and anxiety levels
- Performed routine observations of vital signs and escalated concerns, inserted cannulas for IV fluids and medications, and monitored patient symptoms
- Deliver treatment during life-threatening incidents, administer crucial medications, direct staff, and coordinate with physicians and nursing teams to enhance clinical operations and improve response times by 12%
Corrections LPN
Luzerne county corrections
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of [15+ health care professionals] to improve patient outcomes
- Provided hands-on care such as wound dressing, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, and gastronomy tube care and feedings
- Treated over 120 patients weekly in [a hospital with a 1:5 patient ratio], conducted physical examinations, and analyzed medical histories to diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses to diagnose patients and determine treatments, enhancing patient outcomes
- Treat patients suffering from depression and anxiety, identify appropriate medication, and monitor side effects to ensure patient safety
- Deliver empathetic care to patients, build positive long-term relationships, and provide resources related to mental health counseling services
- Delivered mental health treatment to 40+ active patients, analyzed medical histories, and developed treatment plans aligned with long-term health goals
- Monitored medication side effects to ensure patient safety over the course of treatment, adjusted doses, and successfully reduced depression and anxiety levels
- Administer wound care, collect urine and blood samples for laboratory testing, monitor vital signs, and alert physicians to changes in patient condition
- Performed routine observations of vital signs and escalated concerns, inserted cannulas for IV fluids and medications, and monitored patient symptoms
- Deliver treatment during life-threatening incidents, administer crucial medications, direct staff, and coordinate with physicians and nursing teams to enhance clinical operations and improve response times by 12%
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05-2026
Practical nurse - Nursing
Wilkes-barre Area Vocational School
Wilkes-barre05.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Medical intake
- Emergency response
- Mental health crisis
- Mental health support
- Detox assessments
- Medication reactions
- Clinical judgment
- EKG administration
- Documentation
- Time management
- Evaluating new intakes
- Cultural competence
Personal Information
Title: Corrections LPN
Certification
Stop the Bleed
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Luzerne County Correctional Facility
07.2025 - Current
Corrections LPN
Lackawanna county prison
05.2023 - 05.2025
combat medic
United States Army
08.2022 - Current
Corrections LPN
Luzerne county corrections
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelors - Nursing
Marywood University
Practical nurse - Nursing
Wilkes-barre Area Vocational School