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Lorie Amahit, BSN-RN CCRN

Escondido,CA

Summary

Dedicated ICU Registered Nurse over 20 years of critical care experience, adept at delivering high-quality patient care in medical and surgical intensive care units. Proven ability to manage complex patient cases while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to utilizing extensive skills and expertise to contribute effectively within a dynamic healthcare facility. Passionate about fostering a compassionate environment that prioritizes patient safety and well-being.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Nurse, 36 Hrs/wk. 1:2 Patient Ratio.

PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
Poway, CA
07.2025 - Current
  • Offers general medical and surgical services. Bed Capacity -107.

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills: Medical-Surgical ICU

  • Performed head to toe assessment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Actively attended code blue and other medical emergencies.
  • Assisted in Intubation & Extubation. Central line Insertion. Intercostal Drain Insertion & Removal, Lumbar Puncture.
  • Safely administered medications ( Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous & Intramuscular), including narcotics and controlled medications.
  • Performed Peripheral line insertion, NGT/OGT insertion, and Urinary Catheter insertion.
  • Performed Endotracheal tube and tracheal tube suctioning.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory and cultures.
  • Facilitated patients for X-ray, CT Scan and prepared patients for operating room procedures.
  • Management and care of stoma and pressure injuries.

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:2 nurse-patient ratio

CLEVELAND CLINIC ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
03.2018 - 03.2025
  • A multi specialty hospital in Abu Dhabi UAE. A 364-bed hospital, which provides direct access to the world's best healthcare. A unique and paralleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic's model of care designed to address a range of complex and critical care. With Magnet accreditation. Specialties include Heart & Vascular, Neurological, Digestive Disease, Eye & Respiratory and Critical Care.Area.

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills: Medical-Surgical/Transplant ICU

  • Administered advanced life support interventions in critical care settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to discuss, plan and implement plan of care.
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring (Vigilance II and FloTrac) – including titration of pressors.
  • Handled patients post liver, kidney and pancreas transplants.
  • Monitored patients post Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and patients post breast flap reconstructive surgery.
  • Handled patient on Bispectral Index Monitoring (BIS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, including titration of sedations and paralytics.
  • Handled patients requiring Prone positioning.
  • Assisted in Intubation & Extubation, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, Endoscopy /Colonoscopy. Central line, PICC line , Arterial line & Dialysis Catheter Insertion. Assisted in Intercostal Drain Insertion & Removal, Paracentesis and Lumbar Puncture.
  • Dialysis nurse – handled patients on CRRT/ Citrate, including replacement of electrolytes as per protocol.
  • Safely administered medications (Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous & Intramuscular), including narcotics and controlled medications.
  • Performed Peripheral line insertion, NGT/OGT insertion, and Urinary Catheter insertion.
  • Performed Endotracheal tube and tracheal tube suctioning.
  • Blood sample and specimen collection for laboratory and cultures.
  • Facilitated and accompanied patients to CT Scan, MRI, Interventional Radiology and prepared patients for Operating room procedures.
  • Performed bladder scanning and irrigation.
  • Management and care of stoma and pressure injuries, including Vac dressing.
  • Actively attended code blue and other medical emergencies.

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:1-2 patient ratio

RASHID HOSPITAL AND TRAUMA CENTER
Dubai, UAE
05.2008 - 02.2018
  • A tertiary government and JCI accredited hospital. One of the premier medical facilities for emergency, trauma, critical and ambulatory care. It receives the majority of complicated case referrals from many other hospitals. Rashid hospital is one of the most prominent and reputable emergency medical centers in the Gulf region.Bed Capacity: 786

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills: Medical Intensive Care Unit

  • Performed head to toe assessment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to discuss, plan and implementation of plan of care.
  • Actively attended code blue and other medical emergencies in acute floors and intensive care units.
  • Assisted in Intubation & Extubation, Percutaneous Tracheostomy & Bronchoscopy. Central line, Arterial line & Dialysis Catheter Insertion. Intercostal Drain Insertion & Removal, Paracentesis and Lumbar Puncture.
  • Dialysis nurse – handled patients on CRRT, including replacement of electrolytes.
  • Safely administered medications ( Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous & Intramuscular), including narcotics and controlled medications.
  • Performed Peripheral line insertion, Vascular access device link nurse.
  • Performed NGT/OGT insertion, and Urinary Catheter insertion.
  • Performed Endotracheal tube and tracheal tube suctioning.
  • Collected blood sample and specimens for laboratory and cultures.
  • Facilitates and bring patients to CT Scan & MRI and prepare patients for Operating room procedures.
  • Performs bladder irrigation.
  • Management and care of stoma and pressure injuries.

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:1 patient ratio

PERPETUAL SUCCOUR HOSPITAL – CEBU HEART INSTITUTE
Cebu City, Philippines
02.2005 - 01.2008
  • A tertiary hospital and one of the country's specialized health care system in cardiac, cancer, kidney and physical rehabilitation. With state of the art diagnostic and interventional facilities in Invasive and non-invasive cardiology, and a leader in surgical heart procedures.Bed Capacity : 250 expanded to 372 beds.

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills: Complex ICU (Medical, Surgical, Pediatric ICU)

  • Performed head to toe assessment.
  • Collaborated with medical team to discuss, plan and implement plan of care.
  • Actively attended code blue and other medical emergencies.
  • Assisted in Intubation & Extubation. Central line Insertion. Intercostal Drain Insertion & Removal, Lumbar Puncture.
  • Handled patients post cardiac surgeries ( CABG, Valve repair).
  • Safely administered medications ( Intravenous, Oral, Subcutaneous & Intramuscular), including narcotics and controlled medications.
  • Performed Peripheral line insertion, NGT/OGT insertion, and Urinary Catheter insertion.
  • Performed Endotracheal tube and tracheal tube suctioning.
  • Collected blood sample and specimens for laboratory and cultures.
  • Facilitated patients for X-ray, CT Scan and prepared patients for Operating room procedures.
  • Management and care of stoma and pressure injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines
01.2004

Skills

  • Over 20 years in Medical-Surgical Critical Care experience
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN Certified)
  • ACLS /BLS Certified
  • CRRT /Citrate trained
  • Experience with Epic and Cerner systems
  • Exposure to Automated medication dispensing system (Pyxis and Omnicell)
  • Focused on critical care nursing and proficient in handling emergency situations

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – State of California BRN License No. : RN 95417778 Date Issued: May 1, 2025
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Date Taken: Nov. 1, 2024
  • National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-AU) Passer Date Taken : Feb. 6, 2023
  • Philippine Nursing Licensure : Exam date- 2004-06 Professional Regulation Commission, Cebu City, Philippines License Number : 0361176 Date of Expiry: Jul. 8, 2028

Timeline

Critical Care Nurse, 36 Hrs/wk. 1:2 Patient Ratio.

PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
07.2025 - Current

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:2 nurse-patient ratio

CLEVELAND CLINIC ABU DHABI
03.2018 - 03.2025

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:1-2 patient ratio

RASHID HOSPITAL AND TRAUMA CENTER
05.2008 - 02.2018

Critical Care Nurse, 40 hrs/week, 1:1 patient ratio

PERPETUAL SUCCOUR HOSPITAL – CEBU HEART INSTITUTE
02.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Carlos

Equipments Handled

Philips Monitor and defibrillator, Zoll defibrillator, Vigilance II & FloTrac, Maqet & Hamilton ventilators, Infusion pumps :Alaris and B Braun Space plus Infusomat, Patient Controlled Analgesia & Epidural PCA machines, Suction Machine, Kangaroo Feeding pumps, Prismaflex CRRT machine, Train of Four and BIS machines, 12 Lead ECG machine, SCD pneumatic compression machine, Hillrom Progressa beds, Vac dressing machine, Cooling and warmer machines (Blanketrol, Bair Hager and Artic Sun), Bladder Scanner, Vein Scanner, Doppler, AccuChek glucose machine, Pyxis & Omnicell (medication storage & dispenser).

SEMINARS/TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Basic Life Support Provider Course (BLS) - Orange, CA. June 29, 2025
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN Certification) - Dubai, U.A.E. Nov. 1, 2024
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. May 8, 2024
  • The Annual UAE Organ Donation & Transplantation Congress - Dubai, U.A.E. Jan. 27-30, 2024
  • Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, U.A.E Nov. 13, 2023
  • Emirates Critical Care Conference (ECCC) - Dubai, U.A.E. May 12-14, 2023
  • CRRT Citrate Training - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Oct. 12, 2022
Lorie Amahit, BSN-RN CCRN