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ERICKA AMAYA

Greenville,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate graduate RN with 14 years of experience as an LVN in long-term health care and currently an inpatient nurse of 3 years at an emergency hospital. Seeking a full-time position as an RN in a hospital setting. My interests include emergency care, ICU, Med-surg, Labor and Delivery, Surgical, PACU or NICU. Committed to contributing to a positive and collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Floor Nurse

Emerus Baylor Emergency Hospital
07.2022 - Current
  • Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders to between 1 and 5 patients a shift.
  • Monitor patient vital signs and report significant changes to the healthcare team.
  • Participate in infection control initiatives to maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Deliver treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in a telemetry environment.
  • Utilize Epic software to document nursing assessments, treatments, and medications.
  • Collect respiratory, blood, urine, and stool samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Assist patients with bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Review patient histories to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and document in electronic medical records.
  • Administer medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitor patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

LVN Charge Nurse

Beacon Harbor Healthcare and Rehab
12.2021 - 07.2022

Same as other employment charge nurse duties.

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and facility policies.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Managed daily operations of nursing unit, facilitating effective communication among team members and departments.
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns from residents and families, promoting a supportive environment.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
  • Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

LVN Charge Nurse

Briarcliff Health Center
12.2017 - 10.2021
  • Performed procedures such as wound cleansing/dressing, colostomy care and changes
  • Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes
  • Documented nurses' notes, doctors' orders, dietary changes, reports, and evaluations/ outcomes
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information
  • Supervised nursing department in daily delivery of up to 25 residents' care
  • Monitored and scheduled nurse aide assignments
  • Educated patients on conditions, treatment plans, and special diets
  • Observed and assessed resident conditions and reported changes to appropriate doctor
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring compliance with safety standards
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, and performed interventions and documentation
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
  • Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
  • Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment

Field Licensed Vocational Nurse

Jordan Home Health Services
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Documented all provided care in electronic charts.
  • Advocated for patients and families to ensure patients' needs and choices are acknowledged and supported.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals on care plan management and changes.
  • Visited patients in-home or in long-term care facilities and reported on care changes or needs.
  • Planned and implemented individualized patient care strategies to provide highest quality of care.
  • Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.
  • Collected the vital signs of each patient at the start of treatment and during ongoing care.
  • Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Helped patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as caring for emotional needs.

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Healthcare and Rehab
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Evaluated patient response to nursing interventions and altered care plans through ongoing assessments.
  • Charted pertinent facts and information in detail.
  • Documented and charted observations and data relating to clinical patient conditions.
  • Directed resident care and helped patients with personal grooming.
  • Documented nurses' notes, doctors' orders, dietary changes, reports, evaluations and charts.
  • Observed and assessed resident conditions, reporting changes to on-call doctor.
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information.
  • Performed procedures such as wound dressing
  • Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes.
  • Monitored and scheduled job assignments.
  • Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment.
  • Utilized nursing process in provision of care, including medication administration and treatments.

LVN Charge Nurse

Senior Care Center at Beacon Harbor
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Performed procedures such as wound dressing
  • Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes.
  • Monitored and scheduled job assignments.
  • Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment.
  • Documented and charted observations and data relating to clinical patient conditions.
  • Directed resident care and helped patients with personal grooming.
  • Observed and assessed resident conditions, reporting changes to on-call doctor.
  • Utilized nursing process in provision of care, including medication administration and treatments.
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information.

LVN Charge Nurse

Park Haven Health and Rehab
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Charted pertinent facts and information in detail.
  • Directed resident care and helped patients with personal grooming.
  • Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes.
  • Performed procedures such as wound dressing.
  • Monitored and scheduled job assignments.
  • Developed nursing unit priorities.
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information.
  • Documented nurses' notes, doctors' orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, studies, billing information, and charts.
  • Observed and assessed resident conditions, reporting changes to on-call doctor.
  • Utilized nursing process in provision of care, including medication administration and treatments.
  • Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment.

LVN Charge Nurse

Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Utilized nursing process in provision of care, including medication administration and treatments.
  • Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes.
  • Directed resident care and helped patients with personal care and grooming.
  • Documented and charted observations and data relating to clinical patient conditions.
  • Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information.
  • Observed and assessed resident conditions, reporting changes to on-call doctor.
  • Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Trinity Valley Community College
Terrell, TX
05-2025

Practical Nursing

Paris Junior College
Paris, TX
05.2011

High School Diploma - undefined

Boles ISD
Cash, Tx
05.2004

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Physical assessment
  • Administer medications
  • Observe patients
  • Patient assessments
  • Pain management
  • Breathing treatments
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Inpatient care

Timeline

LVN Floor Nurse

Emerus Baylor Emergency Hospital
07.2022 - Current

LVN Charge Nurse

Beacon Harbor Healthcare and Rehab
12.2021 - 07.2022

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 12.2021

LVN Charge Nurse

Briarcliff Health Center
12.2017 - 10.2021

Field Licensed Vocational Nurse

Jordan Home Health Services
11.2017 - 12.2017

LVN Charge Nurse

Legend Healthcare and Rehab
09.2014 - 11.2017

LVN Charge Nurse

Senior Care Center at Beacon Harbor
03.2013 - 09.2014

LVN Charge Nurse

Park Haven Health and Rehab
02.2012 - 03.2013

LVN Charge Nurse

Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab
09.2011 - 02.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Boles ISD

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Trinity Valley Community College

Practical Nursing

Paris Junior College
ERICKA AMAYA