Amanda White
Athens,GA
Summary
I am looking to obtain a position as a medical-surgical registered nurse on the general surgery unit at Piedmont Athens Regional whereby I can utilize my excellent nursing education and my extensive background in healthcare settings. I have great communication skills and a team-oriented mindset to elevate patient care and support the growth of the organization. I aim to build long-term professional relationships and expand my nursing skills while promoting favorable patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional
06.2023 - Current
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Northway Preschool
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Child Care Provider
Northway Preschool
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by closely monitoring play areas, toys, and equipment.
- Established trusting relationships with families, maintaining open communication about their child''s progress.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Athens, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA05.2017
Accomplishments
- Licensed by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy to work in pharmaceutical settings
- License #: PHTC032513
- Nationally certified to work in pharmaceutical settings by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
- CPhT #: 30077674
- Expires: July 2024
- BLS certified through the American Heart Association
- Ecard #: 225415999769
- Expires: June 2024
- FEMA Training
- To be completed March 2024
Research Experience
- Research focusing on child abuse prevalence throughout the year and how it correlates with both temperature and different school systems (2016-2017)
- Researched and completed an honor’s thesis on child abuse’s effect on attachment style and how this affects the interpretation of ambiguous social situations in young adulthood (2016-2017)
- Researched cognitive behavioral patterns in mice by running mice through trials to see if they could produce certain behavior patterns using positive and negative reinforcement (2016-2017)
Certification
- Practicum Nursing Rotation on the Mother-Baby Unit at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia (Spring 2024)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation on Medical A Unit at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Gerontology Nursing Rotation at Oconee County Senior Center in Bogart, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Gerontology Nursing Rotation at Bentley Adult Day Health Facility in Athens, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Psychiatric Nursing Rotation at Ridgeview Institute in Monroe, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Pediatrics Nursing Rotation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- NICU Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Obstetrics Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Fall 2022)
Honors
- Vice President of Nu Rho Psi (2016-2017)
- Secretary of Psi Chi (2016-2017)
- Member of Pi Gamma Mu (2016-Present)
- Dean's List 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
09.2017 - 10.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
01.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Northway Preschool
05.2013 - 07.2017
Child Care Provider
Northway Preschool
05.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wesleyan College
- Practicum Nursing Rotation on the Mother-Baby Unit at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia (Spring 2024)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation on Medical A Unit at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Gerontology Nursing Rotation at Oconee County Senior Center in Bogart, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Gerontology Nursing Rotation at Bentley Adult Day Health Facility in Athens, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Psychiatric Nursing Rotation at Ridgeview Institute in Monroe, Georgia (Fall 2023)
- Pediatrics Nursing Rotation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- NICU Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Obstetrics Nursing Rotation at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Spring 2023)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Rotation at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia (Fall 2022)