Amy Keegan
Castalia
Summary
High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
01.2004 - Current
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and lab results.
- Identified signs of distress or complications in order to intervene quickly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through education about nutrition, exercise, stress management.
- Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
- Served as a resource for information regarding heart health topics.
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
Nurse
Job 1 Agency
Sandusky
03.1996 - 11.2003
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Sandusky
04.1994 - 04.1996
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Waitress
Johnny Angels
06.1990 - 09.1994
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
Banquet Server
Greentree Inn
Sandusky
06.1989 - 10.1993
- Adhered to sanitation and safety policies, protecting establishment, and patrons.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
- Changed table settings between courses as necessary.
- Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Served beverages and appetizers to guests in an efficient manner.
- Replenished buffet lines with fresh foods as needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
EHOVE School of Practical Nursing
Milan, OH08-1993
High School Diploma -
Margaretta High School
Castalia, OH06-1992
Skills
- Customer service
- Health and safety
- Order accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Product knowledge
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Supply restocking
- Food safety
- Handling complaints
- Efficient organization
- Menu memorization
- Strong multitasking
- Professional appearance
- Buffet setup and takedown
Timeline
Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
01.2004 - Current
Nurse
Job 1 Agency
03.1996 - 11.2003
Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
04.1994 - 04.1996
Waitress
Johnny Angels
06.1990 - 09.1994
Banquet Server
Greentree Inn
06.1989 - 10.1993
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
EHOVE School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Margaretta High School