Amy LaPere
Manchester,CT
Summary
Seeking a full-time Nurse Manager position. Dedicated and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated in delivering phenomenal patient care and individualized plans for patients and families. Twelve years direct patient care experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, and other critical care equipment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying physicians when necessary for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying physicians when necessary for appropriate intervention.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical setting.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UCONN Health Center
03.2018 - 11.2020
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Yale New Haven Health Westerly Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Yale New Haven Health Westerly Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor
Apple Rehab Clipper
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
Registered Nurse
Matulaitis Nursing and Rehab
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to long-term residents.
Surf Lifeguard, Captain
Misquamicut Fire District
05.2006 - 09.2011
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant – Elderly and Rehabilitative
Westerly Nursing Home
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant – Elderly and Rehabilitative
Apple Rehab / Clipper Home
02.2008 - 09.2009
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI01.2018
Associates of Nursing -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2012
Skills
- Team oriented
- Supervisory role experience
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, communication and time management skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Very experienced with Epic, Meditech and McKesson electronic records
- Able to speak/understand some Spanish, not fluent
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut Endorsed
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UCONN Health Center
03.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Yale New Haven Health Westerly Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Yale New Haven Health Westerly Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor
Apple Rehab Clipper
03.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Matulaitis Nursing and Rehab
11.2012 - 03.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant – Elderly and Rehabilitative
Westerly Nursing Home
09.2009 - 05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant – Elderly and Rehabilitative
Apple Rehab / Clipper Home
02.2008 - 09.2009
Surf Lifeguard, Captain
Misquamicut Fire District
05.2006 - 09.2011
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
University of Rhode Island
Associates of Nursing -
Community College of Rhode Island