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Amanda Pacheco

*** ******** *****, ******** ** 06410

Home: 203-***-****

ac4hox@r.postjobfree.com

Family Nurse Practitioner student graduating May 2018. Six years of nursing experience with all lifespan development stages in acute care and home health care. Previous experience in Quality Assurance as a Quality Engineer and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Demonstration of strong leadership skills and initiative with a strong work ethic.

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Clinical training

Project management

Strong presentation skills

Process improvement

Problem solving

Atrinity Home Health April 2017 to Current

Baylor RN

Cheshire, CT

Admit patients to home care utilizing OASIS and home health care charting. Utilize assessments skills to perform medical visits including wound care. Develop plan of care to reduce hospital readmission. Medication reconciliation and referral to resources needed. Delegate staff nurse duties.

Griffin Hospital July 2014 to Current

OB/Labor and Delivery Nurse

Derby, CT

Utilize assessment skills for mother and baby during delivery and postpartum care. Develop patient-centered plan of care during hospital stay. Educate patient and family on plan of care for self and baby upon discharge. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. New Britain General Hospital June 2015 to January 2017 Stroke/Medical Surgical Nurse

New Britain, CT

Performed assessments and treatments per care plan. Proficient IV placement, catheter dressing changes, and wound care. Evaluated and documented patient's response to care, treatment, and education. Excellence in stroke care and management.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma. VA Connecticut Healthcare September 2013 to July 2014 Medical/Surgical Nurse

West Haven, CT

Utilize assessment skills to determine patient's needs and condition upon admission. Initiate and develop patient's plan of care based on patient's assessment and diagnosis. Provide patient and family-centered care throughout duration of patient's hospital stay. Provide specialized care specific to veteran population. Education and Training

Additional Information

Norwalk Hospital November 2012 to June 2013

Orthopedics/Neurospine Nurse

Norwalk, CT

Utilized assessment skills to determine patient's needs and condition for pre-op and post-surgical patients.

Assisted in care plan management to ensure patients received continuity of quality health care. Expert in infection prevention during post-surgical care. Triad Group, Inc June 2010 to April 2011

Validation Engineer

Hartland, WI

Performed validations with technical writing for validations to include use of Minitab, Excel. Completed projects in timely manner with working knowledge of applicable Federal (FDA) and ISO 9001.

Becton Dickinson (BD) Medical July 2008 to April 2010 Quality Engineer

Canaan, CT

Exhibited leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills to ensure product and process compliance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance by successfully meeting goals of company. Developed visionary strategies and systems for quality enhancement. Cord Blood Registry May 2006 to July 2008

Lab Technician/Quality Assurance

Tucson, AZ

Extracted stem cells from cord blood by performing harvesting techniques for preparation of lifetime storage.

Exhibited compliance with HIPPA, AABB and FDA standards for processing and storage of cord blood. United States Marine Corps February 1998 to December 2002 Sergeant/E-5

Southern Connecticut State University 2018

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner

New Haven, CT

Fairfield University August 2012

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Fairfield, CT

Nursing GPA: 3.89

University of Arizona May 2006

Bachelor of Science: Molecular and Cellular Biology Tucson, AZ

Molecular and Cellular Biology GPA: 3.78

CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse License Number: 10.108517

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