Amy Hooks
Hudson,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology and Associates
Hickory, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare patients for procedures by completing pre-operative assessments, reviewing medical history, and verifying documentation and consents.
- Monitor and record vital signs, administer medications, and initiate IV therapy as ordered.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families to ensure understanding of procedures.
- Assist in post-anesthesia recovery by monitoring patient stability, managing pain levels, and identifying complications.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, anesthesiologists, and endoscopy staff to ensure seamless patient care before and after procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Follow strict infection control and safety protocols to ensure a safe patient environment.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant II
Amorem
Hudson, NC
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist patients with ADL's
- Reposition patients for comfort every 2 hours
- Provide personal care to patients
- Provide emotional assistance to patients and families during the dying process
- Report any changes in patients to the Nurse
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant I
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, NC
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Assist patients with dressing and bathing
- Serving meals each day and assisting patients with eating as needed
- Taking blood pressure and pulse daily
- Turning and repositioning patients
- Empty and clean bed pans each day
- Help patients get into bed, into wheelchairs and onto examination tables
- Respond to patients when they call
- Check the physical condition of patients each day for bruises, any blood in their urine and feces, and check for other wounds and report to Nurse
- Sanitize and clean patients' rooms and beds
- Change sheets on beds and restock supplies in rooms as needed
- Monitor patients blood glucose level
- Prep patients for procedures
- Insert catheters when ordered
Patient Transporter
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, NC
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Transport inpatients by wheelchair and bed for X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and Nuclear medicine
- Move patients to and from bed to exam table for imaging
- Rooms and inventory stocked
- Circulate during PICC line procedures when needed
Medical Assistant
Caldwell Urology and Associates
Lenoir, NC
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Prep patients for exams and medical procedures
- Take and monitor vital signs from patients
- Assist doctor in room for sterile procedures
- Schedule surgeries at hospital
- Record, manage and update patient information and medical histories
- Perform venipunctures and injections
- Collect urine samples for urinalysis
C-Arm Technician
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, NC
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Provide quality images using a C-arm Xray machine during surgery for surgeons
- Transport patients before and after surgery
- Clean and prepare rooms before and after surgeries
Pharmacy Technician
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, NC
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Experience in retail pharmacy
- Proficient in QS1 software
- Prescription processing
- Dispense medications
- Prepare prescription labels and fill prescriptions for approval by pharmacists
- Provided excellent patient care and ensure a positive customer experience
- Run cash register and process payments for customer
Certified Nutrition Assistant
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, NC
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Take inventory and put stock away
- Clean and sterilize food prep areas
- Prepare and serve food to students and staff
- Handle cash register and help balance books at the end of the day
Education
ADN -
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05-2026
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC12-2024
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Epic systems
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and documentation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- EMR systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology and Associates
12.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant II
Amorem
05.2024 - 10.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant I
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
Patient Transporter
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Caldwell Urology and Associates
09.2017 - 10.2018
C-Arm Technician
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2016
Certified Nutrition Assistant
Caldwell County Schools
01.2013 - 05.2016
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
ADN -
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute