Amanda Garrett
Colorado Springs
Summary
Motivated, compassionate, and organized Registered Nurse with experience in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Skilled in chronic condition management, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing supportive patient-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunny Vista Living Center
Colorado Springs
2024.08 - Current
- Performed regular assessments to detect changes in patient conditions.
Promptly informed physicians and implemented necessary interventions. - Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to create, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans.
- Delivered emotional support and education to patients and families during difficult times.
Student Nurse Extern
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, while promoting independence and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily routine tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs, and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO2024-05
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- Parenteral nutrition
- CPAP and oxygen therapy management
- Wound care and pressure injury prevention
- End-of-life and palliative care support
- Medical record documentation (PointClickCare and Epic)
- Infection control and prevention protocols
- Patient and family education, and emotional support
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunny Vista Living Center
2024.08 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Parkview Medical Center
2023.07 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University Pueblo