Stacey Amandola

• Administered medications and treatments to students in accordance with healthcare protocols.
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student health needs.
• Collaborated with educators to develop health education programs for students.
• Managed student health records and maintained confidentiality per regulatory standards.
• Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours and events.
• Trained staff on recognizing and responding to student health issues effectively.
• Implemented wellness initiatives to promote healthy lifestyle choices among students.
• Coordinated with parents and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for students.

• Continued assessments, BGM, wound care, dementia care and medication administration.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

• Led patient care initiatives, enhancing quality of service and patient satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented efficient nursing protocols, improving workflow and reducing wait times.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Conducted patient assessments and triage, ensuring timely interventions and effective treatment strategies.
• Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, enhancing accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.

• LTAC- Trach/Vent patients, hemodialysis pt, BGM, wound care, TPN, Tube feedings, ongoing assessments
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

• Ongoing assessments, blood glucose monitoring, wound care and charting, medication administration.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Completed courses for the associate in nursing for RN licensure.