AMANDA WERONKO
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 2 years experience in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proven 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating patient care while supporting daily operations of the department including staffing and productivity, incident management, patient care delivery and reporting among other responsibilities
- Direct representation of the unit manager
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
09.2023 - Current
- Precepted 4 new nurses, providing guidance and training on unit functions, individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering professional growth and confidence in clinical skills.
RN Staff Nurse, Neurology Unit
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
07.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Co-chair of the Unit's SDM committee.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Volunteer 3rd Shift
PADS - Public Action To Deliver Shelter
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Enhanced the overall homeless shelter experience by maintaining clean and organized facilities, providing warm meals and a welcoming environment for guests.
- Improved safety at the shelter by vigilantly monitoring daily activities and addressing any conflicts that arose.
- Conducted intake interviews for new arrivals while maintaining accurate records of guest information in compliance with privacy regulations.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
St. Luke's Christian Academy
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Student Services Specialist
Devry, Inc. (dv), Devry University
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Interdepartmental coordination between Admissions, Financial Aid and Academic Advisement to ensure all needs of the student were met prior to and during enrollment.
Assistant Store Manager
Hollister
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
- Managed opening and closing procedures
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2022
Certification
- AHA BLS Provider (Renewed 8/2023)
- NIHSS (Renewed 1/2024)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (Renewed 2024)
Timeline
Relief Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
09.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse, Neurology Unit
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine, Delnor
03.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer 3rd Shift
PADS - Public Action To Deliver Shelter
09.2016 - 04.2020
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
St. Luke's Christian Academy
08.2016 - 03.2020
Student Services Specialist
Devry, Inc. (dv), Devry University
09.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Hollister
10.2007 - 08.2010
- AHA BLS Provider (Renewed 8/2023)
- NIHSS (Renewed 1/2024)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (Renewed 2024)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
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