Amie Reneau
Ennis,TX
Summary
I am a reliable, hard-working, and passionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills, prioritization and multitasking abilities, problem solving, and a compassionate nature.
I have over 10 years of combined experience in the medical field with a background in clinic nursing and inpatient psychiatric nursing, as well as emergency medical services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic milieu by skillfully managing challenging patient situations, using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Designed individualized nursing care plans based on each patient''s unique needs, preferences, strengths, weaknesses, goals and objectives.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted RN with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians, care providers, and supervising nurse to facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments to patients according to facility policy and monitored responses.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered testing, and analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and reflective listening, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus Trinity Clinic
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Contacted insurance companies to obtain pre-authorizations for procedures such as outpatient imaging, sleep studies and special vaccinations.
- Assisted with referrals to various outpatient services, home health agencies, hospital admissions, specialty appointments, and outpatient imaging.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications and assist with procedures.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Administered testing with EKG for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B
Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Provided emergency medical aid such as CPR, AED, EKG, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation and airway management, splinting of fractures, and controlled bleeding to stabilize patient conditions.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2025
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
12.2016
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Trinity Valley Community College
12.2014
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2025
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus Trinity Clinic
01.2017 - 02.2018
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-B
Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department
05.2013 - 11.2015
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
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