Amaylia Fontaine
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Caring Nurse with 6 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Geriatric, Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Special Needs patients and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Cara Vita In Home Care
Atlanta , GA
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Used EPIC and Quadramed to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Nurse
Jack Mallory
Decatur, GA
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nurse
Care Minders Home Health
Decatur, GA
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered massages, alcohol rubs and lotion to maintain patient skincare regimes and enhance circulation.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA12.2013
Skills
- Decision Making
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Examination
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Treatment Plan Modification
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Charting - Developed and organized charts for all new and patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Timeline
Nurse
Cara Vita In Home Care
06.2018 - 03.2020
Nurse
Jack Mallory
04.2015 - 04.2018
Nurse
Care Minders Home Health
03.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlanta Technical College