Amy Koenig
Registered Nurse
Wyomissing
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as Tower Select Agency. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Select Medical Surgical
Tower Health
West Reading , PA
03.2018 - Current
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and
- fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Facilitated operations of bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
- Facilitated operations medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse Oncology
Tower Health & Palliative Care
West Reading, PA
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse Post Partum, NICU, Pediatrics
Tower Health
West Reading , PA
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Assessment and care of premature infants Meconium aspiration, SGA, Septic, pre eclampsia, heart defects, withdrawal from maternal opiate abuse
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Drawing labs interpreting blood gases Assisting physicians with chest tube placement umbilical central line placement. NRP certified delivery room procedures. Caring for infants needing respiratory support with CPAP ventilator Nitric treatment and monitoring endotracheal tube NG/OG placement and care. Monitoring feedings
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Patient Care Assistant Emergency
Tower Health
West Reading, PA
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Intake Specialist Radiology
Tower Health
West Reading , PA
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
- Interacted with insurance providers to obtain necessary documents to complete registration.
- Determined eligibility for counseling and referral for over many clients daily.
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
Medical Assistant ENT
Berks ENT
Wyomissing , PA
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates West Reading
West Reading, PA
08.1999 - 09.2004
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- EKGs Pacemaker ICD telephone checks Coumadin check and monitoring Holter monitor placement
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Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA07.2012
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assisting
Berks Technical Institute
Reading, PA05.2000
Skills
- Disease information and education
- Medical terminology
- Complex patient cases
- Medication Administration
- Acute and chronic conditions
- Chronic disease management
- Trauma recovery
- Insulin medication assistance
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Tower Select Medical Surgical
Tower Health
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Oncology
Tower Health & Palliative Care
03.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Post Partum, NICU, Pediatrics
Tower Health
09.2012 - 03.2016
Patient Care Assistant Emergency
Tower Health
09.2012 - 03.2016
Intake Specialist Radiology
Tower Health
09.2006 - 09.2010
Medical Assistant ENT
Berks ENT
09.2004 - 09.2006
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates West Reading
08.1999 - 09.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assisting
Berks Technical Institute
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