Amaya Comvalius
Petersburg,VA
Summary
A a new grad nurse, I am a diligent and dedicated professional with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional growth. With a natural talent for providing exceptional patient care and a passion for expanding my knowledge in a clinical environment. I am prepared to apply and enhance my clinical skills and collaborative abilities in a New Grad Nursing position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truancy Officer
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Attended court hearings related to truancy cases as needed and provided testimony if necessary.
- Assisted in developing policies related to attendance and truancy prevention.
- Provided referrals for mental health or substance abuse treatment when appropriate.
- Advised administrators on legal issues concerning compulsory education laws.
- Identified and contacted appropriate community resources on behalf of clients.
- Monitored student attendance records and identified patterns of absences.
- Placed calls to parents to determine reasons for students' absences, meticulously noting details.
- Educated students on the consequences associated with habitual absenteeism.
- Supported development and implementation of clear and successful policies, budgets, and procedures for smooth and efficient operations.
Youth Counselor
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
Psych Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
Petersburg, VA
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of psychiatrist.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with similar diagnoses.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Richmond12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA12-2021
Associate of Science -
Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VA05-2018
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patience and tolerance
- Attendance records oversight
- Student database management
- Telephone etiquette
- Basic nursing care
- ADL support
- Patient hygiene management
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Safety protocols
- Feeding assistance
- Vitals documentation
- Patient observation
- Basic life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- QMHP-T
- BLS
- HWC
- CPR
Affiliations
- Fundamentals: Laurels of Willow Creek-120 hours
- Medical-Surgical I: St.Marys Neuro Unit-120 hours
- Mental Health: Poplar Spring/Tuckers pavillion-84 hours
- Pediatrics: Chippenham Hospital-36 hours
- Mother Baby: Johnston-Willis Hospital- 60 hours
- Medical-Surgical II : Select Specialty Hospital- 48 hours
- Internship: Tri-cities Hospital Joint and spine unit -95 hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truancy Officer
Petersburg City Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Youth Counselor
Chesterfield County
04.2022 - Current
Psych Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Associate of Science -
Richard Bland College
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