Hi, I’m
Amanda Robertson
Nursing Student
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and exceptional bedside manner, honed across roles at Trident Medical Center and other notable institutions. Excelled in patient education and infection prevention, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to excellence, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Enthusiastic Nurse Extern with expertise in observing patient conditions, drawing blood specimens for testing and ambulation assistance. Compassionate and collaborative individual certified in BLS. Offering one year of experience working in high patient volume environment under supervision of registered nurse.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Trident Medical Center9330 Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
Nurse Extern - Emergency Department
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Senior Helpers 259 Wando Place Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Caregiver
04.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Home Instead Senior Care Home11 Gamecock Ave #1105, Charleston, SC 29407
Caregiver
01.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2024
Summerville High SchoolSummerville, SC
High School Diploma
05.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- IV Insertion
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Patient Education
- Infection prevention
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Adaptable
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern - Emergency Department
Trident Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
04.2021 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2020 - 04.2021
Trident Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Summerville High School
High School Diploma