Amy Yakopec
McDonald,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 + years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in both outpatient and inpatient environments. Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Works well with diverse patient populations, is equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Howland, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Performed in-depth analyses of psychological conditions, employing a combination of subjective and objective assessments to deliver tailored care for various patient populations, delivering critical information to clinical supervisors to enhance decision-making processes.
- Analyzed and triaged incoming patient calls related to mental health crises, ensuring effective resource distribution and minimizing unnecessary emergency interventions.
- Oversaw patient assessments by analyzing complaints and symptoms to establish comprehensive physical and mental health evaluations. Led efforts to de-escalate anxious patients through effective communication while gathering critical diagnostic data via telephone.
- Facilitated understanding of mental health conditions, medication treatments, and preventive health measures among patients and families to enhance overall well-being.
- Delivered quality nursing care remotely and in office, utilizing clinical knowledge, excellent active listing skills and strong communication skills to assess and advise patients effectively.
Registered Nurse
New Day Recovery
Niles, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Managed the integration of input from interdisciplinary teams and patients to formulate individualized treatment strategies for patients with multiple comorbidities from intake to discharge.
- Administered and monitored medications and treatments per established protocols, maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EMR documentation.
- Analyzed vital signs and patient data to ensure prompt identification of changes in health status and effective communication with healthcare teams.
- Utilized advanced nursing expertise to provide critical assistance during medical emergencies, ensuring patient stabilization and determining necessary care levels.
- Achieved seamless nursing care coordination on the unit by effectively managing staff assignments. Enhanced patient outcomes through proactive collaboration with physicians and diligent monitoring of patient orders. Strengthened partnerships with pharmacy and outside providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Wellpath/ Vital Core
Youngstown, OH
12.2013 - 02.2026
- Compiled and presented comprehensive reports based on behavioral and condition data to support clinical supervisors and providers in optimizing patient care.
- Utilized subjective and objective data to provide outstanding assistance to patients, enhancing overall care quality and outcomes.
- Oversaw nursing operations to enhance patient health management throughout the facility. Supervised medical staff to uphold standards of quality patient care in the medical unit. Directed collaboration among medical, dental, and mental health providers to optimize care delivery in clinics.
- Administered medications and treatments while providing education to patients, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
LPN Field Nurse
Legacy Visiting Health Services
Canfield, OH
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to implement prescribed treatment plans, maintaining high standards of patient care consistency.
- Analyzed patient assessments to identify condition changes and executed relevant interventions as required while maintaining an enhanced patient chart organization by systematically updating records with vital signs, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies, and overall health status.
- Managed enteral tube feeding and ventilator support while overseeing tracheostomy and gastrostomy patient care. Coordinated medication administration and monitored wound care processes. Directed daily care activities to enhance patient comfort and recovery in addition to educating.
LPN
Trumbull Memorial Hospital
Warren, OH
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Guided patients in understanding post-operative care protocols while fostering collaboration among healthcare teams and families.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored vital signs to identify patient needs effectively and executed comprehensive assessments to collect crucial data, allowing for detailed documentation in the patients EMR for enhanced communication with providers.
- Oversaw wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, and catheter insertion to uphold high standards of patient care. Collaborated with physicians in diagnostic testing and procedural support to drive optimal treatment outcomes.
- Navigated multiple floors and departments, including psychiatric, emergency, medical, surgical, and intermediate care, to support optimal patient outcomes through quality nursing services.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Trumbull County Career And Technical Center
Warren, OHSkills
- Experienced in overseeing multiple EHR platforms
- Skilled in applying problem solving techniques in diverse situations
- Experienced in evaluation, review, and utilization of documentation using current and prior data to update patients treatment plan and level of care with attention to detail
- Experienced in Multi-Model patient assessment utilizing in-person, telehealth, and telephonic methods
- Compassionate client engagement
- Healthcare team oversight
- Independent and team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Behavioral Health
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
New Day Recovery
06.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Legacy Visiting Health Services
06.2018 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Wellpath/ Vital Core
12.2013 - 02.2026
LPN
Trumbull Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Trumbull County Career And Technical Center