Amber Tortora
Easton,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to established hygiene practices across units.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, employing critical thinking to prioritize patient needs effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Providing care for kidney and liver transplant candidates and recipients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown PA
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions and reporting to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and improve outcomes.
- Provided support during medical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and safety throughout processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational workflows within the unit.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05-2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Northampton Community College