Amy Kleinhenz
Ashland,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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 patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Ohio Health Mansfield
Mansfield , OH
2023.05 - Current
- Review lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Utilize evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Assess and monitor patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provide patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Respond to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Instruct patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Medical Assistant
Summa Health
Fairlawn , OH
2016.05 - 2023.05
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Akron, OH2023-05
Certificate in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Medina County Career Center
Medina, OH1996-05
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare regulations
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Infectious disease control
- Patient Counseling
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Ohio Health Mansfield
2023.05 - Current
Medical Assistant
Summa Health
2016.05 - 2023.05
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Certificate in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Medina County Career Center
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