Amerie Stephens
Daingerfield,TX
Summary
Organized Student Nurse with passion for caring for others. Offers hands-on experience in multiple units. Currently completing nursing studies and ready to expand knowledge. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Commended for superior performance in academic and clinical units. Collaborates well with the healthcare team to foster effective and safe care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
Longview, TX
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- I have done shifts as an extern in the ER, ICU, SICU, W3B, E100, E3S and E2S
Emergency Department Technician
Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris, Texas
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked as a vital member on the health care team with multiple medical providers, and served as a point of contact between patients, visitors and medical personnel.
- Exhibit professional demeanor at all times and remained focused under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Quickly assesses patients to prioritize patient acuity in conjunction with triage nurse.
- Recognize and notify primary RN or MD of any acute changes in a patients condition.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Nursing Assistant, Stepdown ICU
Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris, TX
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Connect patients to cardiac monitors and notify RN of any abnormal findings.
- Recognize signs of Myocardial infarctions, strokes, sepsis symptoms and other emergencies and notify charge RN and react efficiently.
- Gather input and output measurements of 20+ patients accurately and within a timely manner.
- Precepted and taught new nursing assistants how to work on time management, maintain patient safety, record and document the care provided for patients.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Current RN student
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2024
CNA Course -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX03.2022
Associate of Science -
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2021
Skills
- Medical Sample Collection
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Organizational Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Family Education
Volunteer work
Celebrate recovery
Titus fair
Organizing donations for a nursing home
Mentoring nursing students
Titus lunch and learn
Timeline
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
05.2023 - 05.2024
Emergency Department Technician
Paris Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2024
Nursing Assistant, Stepdown ICU
Paris Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Current RN student
Northeast Texas Community College
CNA Course -
Northeast Texas Community College
Associate of Science -
Northeast Texas Community College