AMANDA ZITZNER
205 Stormy Rd, Manahawkin
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
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
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