Amanda Locklear
Jacksonville, NC 28546
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Objective: To utilize the skills obtained through my nursing training to
provide superior care to my patients.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing
May 2011
Medical Careers Institute, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Honors: National Technical Honor Society Member
Nursing Pre-requisites and General Courses
August 2004 - May 2009
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia
RN CLINICAL TRAINING SITES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Performed head-toe-assessments ? Administered medications (PO, Sub-Q, IM,
and IV) ? Inserted and discontinued Foley and straight catheters ?
Administered tracheostomy care ? Performed post mortem care. ? Assisted
with wound care treatments ? Measured intake and output ? Calculated
medication doses ? Performed phlebotomy ? Performed finger sticks (adults)
and heal sticks (neonates) for blood glucose checks ? Performed oral
suctioning ? Monitored post operative patient ? Collected specimens for
culture ? Initiated cardiac monitoring ? Initiated and changed IV's ? Drew
blood from arterial lines ? Engaged in therapeutic communication with
psychiatric patients(individual and group) ? Assisted patients with
activities of daily living ? Documented on patient care (traditional and
electronic) ? Taught a group of preschool children about nurses and their
teachers about asthma
Performed Preceptorship At: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,
Norfolk, Virginia (Magnet Status)
(Unit 4K - Medicine/Surgical)
Performed Clinical Rotations At: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,
Norfolk, Virginia
Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia
Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center, Suffolk, Virginia
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia
EDMARC Hospice for Children, Portsmouth, Virginia
Early Discoveries at Strawbridge Elementary School, Virginia Beach,
Virginia
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
RN, North Carolina
(Expires: September 2013)
RN, Virginia
(Expires: September 2014)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
(Expires: May 2014)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center
September 2012-February 2013
Registered Nurse
Provided excellent care to patients; Gave medications
out on a timely manner
Full Time Student
November 2009-May 2011
Outback Steakhouse, Virginia Beach, Virginia
September 2005-July 2012
Server
Trained new employees; Assisted with various events
Provided quality customer service while multi-tasking in a fast-paced
environment
YNOT Pizza, Virginia Beach, Virginia
March 2003-September 2005
Server/Cashier
Trained new employees; handled cash drawer
Provided excellent customer service while multi-tasking in a fast-paced
environment
~ References Available Upon Request ~