Amanda Wright
Philadelphia
Summary
I am a soon to be nursing graduate with extensive hands-on patient care experience. I work well with others, am quick to adapt in a new environment and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all patients. I am highly organized and looking forward to continuing to utilize my skills to help others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern (Medical Telemetry)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Assists Registered Nurses by providing direct care to patients.
- Records vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in EPIC.
- Ambulates patients according to their physician orders.
- Performs EKGs and bladder scans as ordered.
- Obtains blood sugar readings using a glucometer as ordered.
- Monitors patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assists with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Demonstrates adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
- Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Assists with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Personal Care Aid/Medication Technician
Wesley Enhanced Living (Burholme location)
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)-bathing, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc
- Provided assistance to residents with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)-making appointments, housekeeping, administering medication including insulin to the insulin-dependent diabetic residents, etc
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all residents
- Administered medication to the residents and document medication administration using the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
- Communicated any concerns with the residents' physicians
- Communicated effectively with the residents, their families, and co-workers
- Provided First Aid/CPR when needed
- Improved medication administration accuracy by meticulously following physician orders and verifying patient information.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring for adverse drug reactions and promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during administration of high-risk medications.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2020
Skills
- BLS/CPR and First Aid certified
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- EKG monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EPIC training
- Cultural Competency
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Injection Administration
- Leadership
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Analytical, critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
Student Clinical Experience
- Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, Intermediate Neuro ICU, 01/2024-Present. Provides direct care to patients with neurological disorders, performs head-to-toe and focused assessments, documents using EPIC, obtains vital signs per unit policy.
- Jefferson Health (Abington), Abington, PA, Psychiatric Unit, 10/2023-11/2023. Provided direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, participated in group therapy with patients, obtained vital signs per unit policy.
- Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Medical-Surgical Post-Surgical Unit, 09/2023-12/2023. Provided direct care for patients after surgical procedures, performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, administered medications under the supervision of a clinical instructor RN, obtained vital signs per unit policy, documented using EPIC.
- Jefferson Health (Center City), Philadelphia, PA, Maternity/Pediatric, 01/2023-03/2023. Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performed maternal and pediatric assessments, obtained and recorded vital signs on EPIC, rotated between Postpartum, Labor and Delivery, and Neonatal Intensive Care units, administered medications and infant vaccines under the supervision of a RN.
- Jefferson Health (Abington), Abington, PA, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit, 10/2022-11/2022. Completed 100 hours of clinical work on the Medical-Surgical Unit, provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisted patients with ADLs, obtained and recorded vital signs on EPIC, administered medications and injections under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performed head-to-toe physical assessments on patients.
Timeline
Nurse Extern (Medical Telemetry)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Aid/Medication Technician
Wesley Enhanced Living (Burholme location)
02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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