Amanda Reese
Hanover
Summary
I excel in medication administration and providing compassionate care, significantly reducing medication errors. My expertise in nursing documentation and emotional support, alongside my adaptability across diverse healthcare settings, underscores my commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Eshyft
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
LPN
Favorite Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
LPN
UPMC Hanover Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
LPN Charge Nurse
Homewood at Plum Creek
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
PCA
UPMC Hanover Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA
Brethren Home
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
SpiriTrust Lutheran
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
LPN - LPN
York Vo Tech
York PA06-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency care
- Bathing assistance
- Medical documentation
- Emotional support
- Dressing assistance
- Geriatric nursing
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate care
Timeline
LPN
Eshyft
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Favorite Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Homewood at Plum Creek
04.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
UPMC Hanover Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2023
PCA
UPMC Hanover Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2021
CNA
Brethren Home
08.2016 - 09.2018
CNA
SpiriTrust Lutheran
07.2015 - 09.2018
LPN - LPN
York Vo Tech
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