Amaya Wood
Crofton,MD
Summary
Compassionate and motivated New Graduate Nurse. Skilled PCT and MA in OBGYN patient care for 3 years. Proven expertise in maternal vitals, newborn care, ensuring safety of mother and baby, and accurate documentation in EPIC. Possesses a strong drive to deliver compassionate care, focus on patient-centered care, and use excellent communication skills. Committed to meeting personal and organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Providing direct patient care
- Proficiently using medical equipment
- Proficiently using EPIC for charting
- Collecting labs and samples for mother and baby
- Effective communication with providers and nurses
- Communication with patients and families though compassion
- Effectively assisting providers with procedures
- Adherence to infection control and safety guidelines
- Proficiently assisting with patient mobility and transfers
- Monitoring of vital signs, documenting and communicating changes
- Crisis management
Medical Assistant
Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Providing direct patient care
- Updating medical records
- Communication with doctors and sonographers
- Proficiently using EPIC for charting
- Obtaining and recording patient vitals
- Obtaining labs and specimens
- Assisting providers with procedures
- Training new staff on operational procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Building strong relationships with patients through effective communication
- Educating patients on procedures, labs, medications, and treatment plans, improving health literacy
Manager
Chick fil a
Gambrills, MD
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Managing shifts, observe team member performance, run shift breaks, handling/verifying money at end the of shift
- Practice with guest recovery
- Provide training to team members in order for shifts to run smoothly
- Representing the company by being professional and keeping a positive attitude
- Trained and mentored staff on operational best practices and customer service excellence
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and guests
Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Proficiently using medical equipment
- Providing direct patient care
- Proficiently assisting with patient mobility and transfers
- Collecting labs and samples
- Assisting with admissions and discharges
- Proficiently using EPIC for charting
- Communication with nurses and doctors
- Communication with patients and families through compassion
- Effectively assisting with ADLs
- Adherence to infection control and safety practices
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2026
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Infection control
- Basic life support
- Communication and active listening
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Patient education
- Time management
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Teamwork
- Vital signs monitoring
- Training and overseeing new personnel
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (June 2020)
- BLS- Basic Life Support (June 2024)
Clinical and Medical Experience
Complex Health - Anne Arundel Medical Center (HVU)
- March - April 2026
Pediatrics - Kennedy Krieger Institute
- October - December 2025
Mental Health - Sheppard Pratt Towson
- September - October 2025
Medical Surgical II - Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Oncology Unit)
- September 2025
Medical Surgical I - Anne Arundel Medical Center (GSU)
- March - April 2025
Labor and Delivery - Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- February 2025
Fundamentals of Nursing - Future Care Arnold
- November - December 2024
Pediatric ER Volunteer - Anne Arundel Medical Center
- May - August 2019
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Anne Arundel Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Manager
Chick fil a
07.2019 - 06.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Anne Arundel Community College