Amarie Farris
Berkeley Springs,WV
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student with practical knowledge gained through rigorous clinical practice, baby sitting and academic studies. Demonstrated ability in patient care, health assessment, and medication administration. Strong interpersonal skills showcased through providing empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven dedication to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing School Clinicals
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications (with RN assistance), and providing personal hygiene.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing patient care.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Educated patients about lifestyle changes, proper nutrition and medication compliance.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments, and explained post-operative care.
Babysitter Caregiver
Stacy Shifflet
Berkeley Springs, WV
02.2023 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Taught reading, coloring and lap play to encourage age-appropriate development.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
In Home Pet and Home Care
The owners of homes/animals (multiple)
Berkeley Springs, WV
09.2022 - Current
- Provided regular updates to homeowners regarding the status of their property and any issues encountered.
- Ensured all doors were locked at night and windows closed when leaving the premises.
- Performed cleaning duties to maintain property cleanliness and hygiene.
- Maintained yard by watering plants and cleaning up yard.
- Cleaned up after pets, watered plants, and collected mail.
- Provided companionship for pets while owner was away on vacation or business trips.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Observed behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Fed the animals three times daily and refilled the water dish.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
Cashier
Roy's Service Center
Berkeley Springs, WV
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing the register, emptying trash cans, and organizing candy racks.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing (2 Years of Prerequisites)
Blue Ridge Community College
Martinsburg, WVSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration (with RN assistance)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical documentation (with RN assistance)
- Clinical judgment
- Specimen collection
- Infection control standards
- Mobility assistance
- Patient feeding
- ADL assistance
- Communication skills
- IV removal
- Catheter care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Shepherd University Student Nurses Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing School Clinicals
Shepherd University
01.2024 - Current
Babysitter Caregiver
Stacy Shifflet
02.2023 - Current
In Home Pet and Home Care
The owners of homes/animals (multiple)
09.2022 - Current
Cashier
Roy's Service Center
03.2020 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing (2 Years of Prerequisites)
Blue Ridge Community College
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