AMY B CARABELLO
BSN, RN
POTTSVILLE,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history providing comprehensive emergency medical support and patient care, excels at managing health care needs within crisis situations needing immediate intensive attention. Proven to remain calm under pressure and with leadership deploying interpersonal skills and employing the highest level of patient care and advocacy for patients to ensure their well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ED
St. Luke’s University Health Network GSL Campus
10.2019 - Current
- Triage Nurse performing focused assessment of chief complaint on each patient in timely manner according to established triage guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Charge Nurse duties supervising staff nurses and support staff as clinical expert for interdisciplinary team, collaborates with patient logistic centers for patient flow of admissions and discharges for a 14 + bed emergency department, coordinate with hospital supervisors and manager to meet unit and hospital needs.
- Precepted new nurses with clinical guidance to achieve sound training outcomes.
- Assisted with various emergency procedures, treatments, and techniques; worked within multi-disciplinary environments to ensure that highest level of care was always maintained.
- Formulated collaborative and individualized plan of care and identified expected patient outcomes, using nursing process.
- Implemented, evaluated, and documented patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
- Organized, coordinated, and prioritized patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
- Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
- Participates in identifying ED needs and supports ED goals and objectives that contribute to growth of Patient Services Department.
- Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purpose.
COVID-19 Vaccine Immunizer
Rite Aid
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Supported large-scale immunization program in response to COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Safely administered vaccines according to standardized protocol and medical directive.
- Recorded details of vaccine dose and lot number, ensure required documentation, safe practices and adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient queries and concerns.
- Provided education and information on COVID-19 vaccine, and other vaccinations given on healthy practices required.
- Performed other duties as required including immunization aftercare and support overall clinic flow.
Registered Nurse, ED
St. Luke’s University Health Network Miners Campus
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Triage Nurse performing focused assessment of chief complaint on each patient in timely manner according to established triage guidelines.
- Charge Nurse duties supervising staff nurses and support staff as clinical expert for interdisciplinary team, collaborates with patient logistic centers for patient flow of admissions and discharges for 27 bed emergency department, coordinate with hospital supervisors and manager to meet unit and hospital needs.
- Precepted new nurses with clinical guidance to achieve sound training outcomes.
- Assisted with various emergency procedures, treatments, and techniques; worked within multi-disciplinary environment to ensure that highest level of care was always maintained.
- Formulated collaborative and individualized plan of care and identified expected patient outcomes, using nursing process.
- Implemented, evaluated, and documented patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
- Organized, coordinated, and prioritized patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
- Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
- Participates in identifying ED needs and supports ED goals and objectives that contribute to growth of Patient Services Department.
- Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purpose.
Personal Caregiver
Merle McAllister
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped client maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates Of West Reading, LTD
05.1995 - 08.2014
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- EKG/Pacemaker technician duties included taking patient’s vitals, verifying current medications, problems or concerns, electrocardiogram, applying and removing holter monitors and event monitors, etc.
- Amiodarone/Multaq Program Coordinator duties included consulting patient to set up initial bloodwork, ekgs, chest x-rays, pulmonary function testing, slit eye lamp test and receiving results, triaging to physician for review, abnormal testing prioritized, etc.
- Exposure Control Officer of OSHA- Compliance Committee included training office staff of OSHA compliance.
- EECP Technician- patient set up for treatment and monitored for discomfort during testing.
- Test Results Secretary- received or retrieved full testing reports physicians ordered and triaged results to ordering physician-abnormal results prioritized, called patients with test results per physician and/or further instructions if warranted.
- Lipid Protocol Program Coordinator- lab slip mailed or given to patient to have scheduled or priority bloodwork completed per protocol on daily and or monthly basis.
- Multi-Task Floater- which duties included: EKG/Pacer Technician, Check-in/Check-Out, ordering testing, calling pharmacists with refill prescriptions for clients, Telephone Operator, Patient Charts Secretary-preparing chart with specific information for appointment with physician,
- Coumadin Secretary- retrieved INR results and give patients schedule for medication, teaching patient about medication, prioritizing critical values to physicians for instructions
- Appointment Secretary- setting up new consults, same day admits, and follow-ups in office
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 01.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA 08.2014 - 05.2017
Associate in Specialized Business - Medical Assisting
Berks Technical Institute
Reading, PA 08.1994 - 05.1995
Skills
Demonstrates positive attitude and works well with others
Exceptional ability to multitask
Strong commitment to compassionate, safe, and quality patient care
Organized and administrative
Exhibits good leadership and communication skills
Flexible and fast learner
Dependable and punctual
Employs critical thinking skills
Intravenous therapy
Charge nurse, triage, and preceptor
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Society of Trauma Nurses
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
ACLS
11-2024
BLS
11-2024
PALS
11-2024
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
09-2023
Trauma Nursing Core Course
06-2023
Child Abuse Certification
02-2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Immunizer
Rite Aid
04.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2021 - 04.2022
Trauma Nurse Course-Hybrid
10-2020
Registered Nurse, ED
St. Luke’s University Health Network GSL Campus
10.2019 - Current
Nurse Preceptor Course
07-2019
Registered Nurse, ED
St. Luke’s University Health Network Miners Campus
02.2018 - 10.2019
Personal Caregiver
Merle McAllister
04.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
08.2014 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant
Cardiology Associates Of West Reading, LTD
05.1995 - 08.2014
Associate in Specialized Business - Medical Assisting
Berks Technical Institute
08.1994 - 05.1995
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