AMY D. STRAYER

*** ******** **** **** ****** CITY, CA 94404

CELL 814-***-****

E-MAIL: ad4s7f@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse offering opportunity for professional growth

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Specialized nursing dealing with multi units for anesthetized patients following surgical procedures in the operation room.

Expertise in coordinating discharge planning and home care with doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists and social workers; strong on documentation and follow-through.

Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long-term goals.

Six years skilled nursing assessment of primary patients and family needs; utilized appropriate resources, personnel and agencies in a collaborative effort to provide continuity of care to patient and family.

Detailed-oriented, methodical, flexible, work well under pressure, organized and goal-directed.

Accomplishes tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value and commitment of every team member.

Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Acts to constantly improve the level of clinical and non-clinical outcomes and level of customer satisfaction in both, individual and team work processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER, LUNG HEALTH CENTER, San Francisco, CA Present

Travel Nurse/Triage/Clinic Registered Nurse

Provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatment according to the urgency of need, and initiate/advise medical care to patients on a daily basis. Help establish what kind of care patients need, ensuring that the patient is sent to the right location as soon as possible. Assist patients with questions and medical advice over the telephone, assist doctors with procedures and exams, and collect patients’ specimens and vital signs (example: walk tests, nebulizers, injection clinic, rooming patients). Triage patients over the telephone to look and assess for signs and symptoms of serious illness or injury related to breathing, airway, circulation and dehydration. Reach a daily goal to provide “care in one call” and determine if the patient needs to be seen immediately in the Emergency Department or schedule an appointment with their primary care office or specialty care facility or if their concerns can be managed over the phone. Provide excellent interpersonal skills, patience, active listening, critical thinking, and time-sensitive decision to each individual patient throughout the day. The most important function is providing the patient the correct level of care when they call or are present at the clinic.

SUTTER HEALTH HOSPITAL CPMC, San Francisco, CA 2022-2023

Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse

PAT Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing Nurse); Overseeing intake; Perform an initial physical assessment and interview the patient to obtain their medical history. Each pre-admission session involves answering a series of questions and tests to eliminate the possibility of allergic reactions, drug counteractions, or physical complications before, during, and after the surgical process. Coordinate and collaborate with various health care professionals who work in the hospital. Provide information about the initial examination and course of action for diagnosis and treatment. This, in turn, will provide better coordination of care to improve patient satisfaction and health. Use a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a client, which is the first step in delivering nursing care. Develop an assessment that includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors as well. Council and educate patients on their upcoming

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surgeries or procedures. Obtain a full health assessment and medication reconciliation on each patient. Manage all pre-admission patient charts by obtaining the required paperwork including orders, history, and physical, consents, EKG, chest x-ray, and appropriate lab results. Flag abnormal testing results and notify anesthesia and the patients surgeon. Work closely with surgical services, co-workers and physicians office managers to ensure a smooth operative experience for the patient.

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CLINIC, Half Moon Bay, CA 2022-2023

Travel Nurse/Clinic Nurse

Assessing patients, ordering medical tests, and developing treatment plans. Assess and identify patient needs, then implement and monitor the patient’s medical plan and treatment. Ensure that the patient’s care is conducted according to the policies and standards of the current employer, whether it is a hospital or another facility. Provide clinical expertise for complex cases and medical emergencies. Teaching patients and caregivers how to manage health conditions. Mentoring and educating nurses. Supervising ancillary staff. Collecting data and information from patient’s medical records to improve nursing services. Observe patients and administer medications and treatments. Consult and collaborate with other doctors and healthcare professionals to assess the patient’s condition band deliver the most appropriate and safest treatment. Record patient’s medical history and symptoms. Gather information, such as medical patient’s health concerns and symptoms. identify medical conditions, side effects of medication, and when treatments are not working that are vital to patient care. Utilization of advanced communication skills with patients, families and medical team members. Provide various professional competencies, such as teamwork, communication, and managerial skills.

BAY AREA DENTAL SURGERY CENTER, Milpitas, CA 2021-2022

Perioperative Nurse

Circulate for all surgical procedures performed at the center and to monitor those patients undergoing local or conscious sedation, demonstrating knowledge of the perioperative nursing standards. Additionally, cross-trained to provide pre-operative and post anesthesia nursing care. Uphold the policies and mission statement of the Bay Area Dental Surgical Center and contribute to the effectiveness of the organization, participate in the quality improvement program, continuing education, and models professional nursing by keeping abreast of current nursing literature, maintaining current licensure, and participating in professional nursing organizations. Knowledge of aseptic techniques and assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients in a surgical setting. Work with employees at various skill levels, knowledge, and ability. Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient, effective and timely completion. Work well as a team member. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other co-workers in stressful situations. Follow written and verbal instructions. Maintain confidentiality. Operate various equipment such as patient monitors and sterilizers. Assess the physiological health status of the patient prior to admission to the operation room and perform an ongoing assessment of the patient’s physiological health status during the perioperative period. Ensure appropriate preparation of patients for surgery. Implement patient care according to established policies and procedures and withing legal guidelines. Collaborate with and coordinate activities with physicians and co-workers. Ensure a safe and secure environment. Maintain patient and employee confidentiality. Manage time well. Monitor and maintain supplies, medications, and equipment as needed. Perform other duties. Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the center and assess areas of personal and professional growth.

SCHUYLKILLVALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Leesport, PA 2018-2021

Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse

Schuylkill Valley Elementary School

Maintains a comprehensive school health services program for students, following the guidelines of the Pennsylvania School Code, Pennsylvania Department of Health School Health Services Regulations, Pennsylvania Department of Education Regulations, and school district policies. Provides direct services to students and staff in routine and emergency settings using the nursing process to provide care in accordance with current medical practice, nursing standards, relevant statues, and regulations, and documents all nursing assessments and treatments. Administers medications and performs procedures according to physician orders and school district policies and procedures. Performs and oversees mandated screenings and completes referrals/follow up

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communications when needed. Manages and controls acute and chronic disease according to policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Maintains comprehensive health and immunization records on each student and records of school nursing services. Provides current health information for the use of school personnel on health and wellness related topics. Compiles and submits reports required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Education

Regulations, and school district. Develops care plans for students with specific health care needs and updates them as needed. Participates in Individualized Education Plan meetings and directs 504 Service Agreement development, when needed. Provides teaching and counseling and serves as a resource for students and staff regarding positive health and wellness behaviors. Informs teachers and/or administrators of health conditions of students which may affect behavior and/or educational performance. Collaborates with agencies inside and outside of the school community to ensure continuity of services and care for students, including working with private healthcare providers to coordinate private medical care and examinations. Participates in programs or activities that support the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children. Promotes a safe and healthy school environment. Assists in the evaluation of the school health program. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and Learning.

EPHRATA AREA SCHOOL DISRTICT, Ephrata, PA 2013-2018

Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse

Ephrata High School

Providing continued health services throughout the school and the community. Strengthen and improve the educational process while protecting the health status of students. Prevent illness and disability, in addition to detecting and correcting health problems. Qualified in preventative health, health assessment and referral procedures. Able to provide accurate health assessments, develop and implement a health care plan which includes maintaining and evaluating the students health data. Participate in IEP and 504 Plan meetings. Provide screenings to over 1,200 students each school, including arranging physical exams with school physicians. Crisis team planning and implementation. SAP training and mentoring of students within the district. Medication administration and maintenance of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and CP.

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF LANCASTER, LTD, Lancaster, PA 2012-2013

Registered Nurse/Office Nurse

Manage Coumadin Clinic; Triage patient calls; Work hand in hand with an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Essis; Perform patient history and physical preoperative assessments; Computer documentation for patient care; Monitor lab work in regards to patient care; Application of durable medical equipment to patient’s per physician instruction; Suture/Staple removal; Review and document patient’s past medical and medication history.

FOREST HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, Sidman, PA 2010-2012

Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse

Forest Hills High School

Serve as the health professional for the school community and provide many health services, including but not limited to: Illness and injury assessments and interventions. Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health concerns. Participation in IEP, IHP, and 504 documents. Pediatric nursing procedures for medically fragile students and students with chronic diseases. Screening for mandated health factors that will impact education. Chronic disease management and education (e.g. diabetes, asthma); Administration of medication during school hours. Assessment of and intervention for students with mental health needs. Crisis team planning and participation. Adhere to guidelines for school district health policies and procedures. Appropriately delegate and supervise ancillary staff in the performance of procedures and care. Participate in local, state and professional organizations.

ConemauGh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA 2007 - 2010

Registered Nurse

Ambulatory Surgical Unit/ Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Provides direct day-to-day care of patients and families. Practices to the fullest extent of nursing license in accordance with organizational policies. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, functions as a member of the Patient Care Team to implement the patients plan of care. Provides care specific to the ages and developmental needs of adult, pediatric and geriatric patients.

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Participates with the Nurse Manager in continuous performance improvement. Reports patient’s status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/ minimize adverse outcomes. Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital and employee-related information. Participates in Performance Improvement unit based activities and hospital based as directed.

Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights. Interviews patients and their families to obtain the required nursing history and patient data base. Assesses the nursing needs of the patient and individualizes nursing care to meet those needs based on medical regime. Re-

assesses and evaluates changes in patient’s condition including managing a ventilated patient. Provides health care teaching, written/printed instructions and discharge planning appropriate to the needs of the patient. Assumes responsibility, authority and accountability for clinical practice. Identifies patient care problems and takes appropriate action. Participates in staff meetings, in services and committees/teams. Assumes responsibility for the function of the unit in absence of the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. Extensive phlebotomy and EKG skills.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA 2004 – 2007

Registered Nurse

Orthopedic Trauma/Med Surg

Participate in Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences. Provide patient assessment throughout patient stay and participate in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers. Administer medications including initiation and maintenance of IV therapy. Implement physician orders and record physician’s verbal orders. Collaborate with physicians during rounds. Make decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing and resolving patient care problems. Report patient’s status, refer problems when necessary and anticipate situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal outcomes. Demonstrate extensive knowledge/skills in pain assessment and management of pain. Assessment of cardiovascular, neurological, neurovascular and respiratory status. Demonstrate knowledge of primary nursing care including patient management, emergencies, appropriate interventions, therapies and expected outcomes. Demonstrate knowledge of Trauma Care including patient management, appropriate interventions, therapies and expected outcomes. Knowledge of wound care including assessment, management and the ability to perform interventions as ordered by wound/skin care nurse.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA 2001 – 2004

Licensed Practical Nurse

Orthopedic/Trauma

Medical/Surgical

Distributed medication to patients, provided wound care and treatments to patients on medical/surgical and orthopedic floors. Working knowledge of orthopedic equipment. Maintained communication with RN Staff, nurse manager to the status of patient’s conditions. Monitored patient’s pre-operative and post-operative status and dealt directly with families regarding hospital policies/procedures.

Blue ridge Haven-East Mountain Convalescent Center, Harrisburg, PA 1998-2001

Licensed Practical Nurse

Documented patient information and status, as well as work closely with physicians and registered nurses regarding case management of patients. Distributed medication and responsible for 3-4 nurse aides. Worked as a floating Charge Nurse and provided leadership on three geriatric units servicing 40, 38 and 17 residents. Worked as a nursing preceptor, providing education and orientation to newly hired nursing staff.

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, Harrisburg, PA 1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

Supervised seven medical assistants regarding patients care. Assisted in educating patients on their needs as well as handled minor surgery and procedures. Working knowledge of HMO and PPO. Extensive EKG and phlebotomy skills implemented. Knowledge of ICD-9 coding/billing.

VILLA TERESA, Harrisburg, PA 1996-1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

Developed staffing schedules of 4-5 nurse aides and supervised treatment of 46 residents. Established good working rapport with physicians and documented Medicare information as well as handled admissions, transfers and discharges. Worked as a charge nurse and provided leadership/preceptor skills to staff.

EDUCATION/CONTINUING

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS/FIRST AID, Lancaster, PA

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Harrisburg, PA

Professional Educator Level II Certification 2016

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN, Johnstown, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – 2009

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate: School Nurse - 2009

CAMBRIA SOMERSET COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALISMS, INC:

Basic Dysrhythmia Course (Category A cerps 36.5 contact hours) (PREVIOUS CERTIFICATION)

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Johnstown, PA

Trauma Education Course - 2005

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER CONEMAUGH SCHOOL OF NURSING,

Johnstown, PA

Diploma of Nursing 2004 – Honors List – 2002-2003

CONEMAUGH VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Johnstown, PA

Phlebotomy IV Therapy Course – 2002

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Harrisburg, PA

General Education Courses 2000 – 2001

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, Williamsport, PA

Associate Degree of Applied Science / Health Arts – 1996

Certificate of Practical Nursing - 1996

MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, Cresson PA

General Education Courses – 1992-1993

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

State of California Department of Consumer Affairs RN – RN 95250147

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania RN – RN – 555991 (CURRENTY INACTIVE)

ACLS (CURRENT CERTIFICATION)

PALS (CURRENT CERTIFICATION)

NRP (CURRENT CERTIFICATION)

BLS (CURRENT CERTIFICATION)

NIHSS (CURRENT CERTIFICATION)

2010 National Safety Council STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR AND AED (II) Course

2006 Basic First Aid Certification: National Safety Council Green Cross

2012 Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Police

2011 Teacher Induction Program for Forest Hills School District

2014 Ephrata Area School District Induction Program

2010 Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services Certification

2011 New School Nurse Orientation

2015 New School Nurse Orientation, Part 1 and Part 2 (Online Education)

2015 Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated Reporting in PA (Act 31)

Pennsylvania National Association of School Nurses and Nurse Practitioners/National Association of School Nurses Active Membership.

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