AMY SIGNORINE
Gilford,NH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Concord Hospital-Laconia, excelling in patient advocacy and critical care. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and mentor staff, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in IV therapy management and emotional support, fostering a compassionate environment for diverse patient populations. Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gilford Elementary School
Gilford, NH
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored student health conditions, reporting changes to parents and staff promptly.
- Conducted health screenings to evaluate student wellness and identify specific needs.
- Educated students on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices during wellness programs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized health plans tailored to students.
- Maintained accurate health records and documentation for each student visit.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours and events as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for reactions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of health interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Concord Hospital- Laconia
Laconia, USA
05.2017 - Current
- Monitored and managed diverse treatment interventions to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Updated physicians regarding patient test results and collaborated on effective care plans.
- Performed blood transfusions and intravenous infusions to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Ordered, collected, and interpreted diagnostic tests to inform clinical decision-making.
- Documented patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Supervised medication administration, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
- Trained new RNs and ancillary staff on best practices and hospital standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, delivering comprehensive emotional and psychological support.
Direct Support Professional
Lakes Region Community Services
Plymouth, USA
03.2012 - 06.2017
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby- Saywer College
New London, NH05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH05-2017
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Life-sustaining machines
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient education and counseling
- Mobility Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Patient Care across the lifespan
- Patient Management and care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Critical care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Emergency care
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Case management
- Emergency response
- Medication distribution
- Family education
- Research proficiency
- Patient assessments
- Acute care expertise
- Staff supervision
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Emotional awareness
- Patient relations
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gilford Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Concord Hospital- Laconia
05.2017 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Lakes Region Community Services
03.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby- Saywer College
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute