Amanda Wells
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso, IN
03.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Creek Health Campus
Lowell, IN
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wittenberg Lutheran Village
Crown Point, IN
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, iN02.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Crown Point, iN12.2015
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
Lowell, iN2015
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Critical care
- Professional bedside manner
- Staff Supervision
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in IN, License number 28226950A, 2016
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northwest Health Porter
03.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Creek Health Campus
05.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wittenberg Lutheran Village
06.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
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