AMANDA ZITZNER
205 Stormy Rd, Manahawkin
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Pediatrics
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs, weight ,and recording intake and outtake information.
- Perform EKG and blood glucose testing
- Assist in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximize patient satisfaction by assisting patient and families carry out tasks such as bathing, feeding, swaddling, and dressing.
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to lab.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
Patient Transport Aide
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds or stretchers.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Studies
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Proficient in EPIC EMR System
- Interpersonal skills
- Infection control
Objective
Dedicated and detail-oriented individual seeking to combine recent education with clinical experience to pursue a Registered Nurse position, with a focus to deliver compassionate and safe patient care.
Volunteer
Toys for Tots Volunteer, 2018
Main Street Alliance Church
- Assisted in wrapping and organizing gifts according to age groups
- Greeted parents and caregivers and handed out refreshments as they chose gifts
- Assisted in the clean up process following the event
Certifications and Training
- CPR/BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification, 2024
- Stop the Bleed Certified;2021
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Transport Aide
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Studies
Ocean County College