Amelia Vickers
Orcutt,CA
Summary
Caring and compassionate, inquisitive and motivated Student Nurse, N-CLEX eligible 12/2023, brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, nursing fundamentals and pharmacology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Pediatric, BrightStar Care
03.2023 - Current
- New patient admit visits, using nursing process and critical thinking to aid in creating, evaluating and updating plans of care.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Home health visits of pediatric patients for: post hospitalization care, ileostomy care, parent education, supply ordering, prevention of hospital admissions, communication and coordination of care with patient-physician teams
- Head to toe assessment and vital sign monitoring with ongoing focused assessment of airway, breathing and circulation
- Tracheostomy care: stoma assessment and cleaning, dressing and tie change, biweekly inner cannula changes
- Ventilator management: ensuring proper settings and operation, lung compliance for adequate ventilation, in-line suctioning as needed, circuit changing and troubleshooting
- Respiratory treatments with CPT vest and cough assist machine operation, administering FiO2 as needed
- ADL assistance: bathing, positioning, range of motion exercises, bowel and bladder care
- Nutrition: G-tube care, enteral feeding using pump, medication administration, water bolus and venting via gravity
- Assist in transport of patient with Critical Care Transport Team
Student Nurse
MMC, LVMC, ASH
01.2022 - Current
- Clinical Site Departments: Med Surg, Telemetry, ICU, ED, Mother Baby, Mental Health
- Monitored patient vital signs, and telemetry, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Hairstylist Booth Renter
Hair by Amie
06.2007 - 12.2022
- Successful independently contracted hairdresser and business person
- Maintained profession skills through continuing education
- Ensured equipment, working space and bookkeeping was state board regulation compliant at all times
- Built rapport for long term client retention and 2-3 months of pre-booked clientele
Education
Associate Degree of Science - Registered Nursing
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria12.2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria12.2022
Skills
- Ventilator Care
- Respiratory Treatments and Therapies
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound and Ostomy Care
- Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
License and Certifications
- Registered Nurse- N-CLEX Eligible December 2023
- LVN with IV certification- VN731833- December 2022 to November 2024
- CNA- 0115429- June 2018 to October 2024
- BLS Certification- 225411725071- December 2021 to January 2024
Timeline
LVN
Pediatric, BrightStar Care
03.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
MMC, LVMC, ASH
01.2022 - Current
Hairstylist Booth Renter
Hair by Amie
06.2007 - 12.2022
Associate Degree of Science - Registered Nursing
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Allan Hancock College