Amanda Persaud
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Atrium Health, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Excelled in patient condition monitoring and direct patient care, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates. Skilled in intravenous therapy, teamwork, and consistently delivering high-quality care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wake Forest Baptist Health
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated patients and families on med-surg procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Contract Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Supported physician diagnosis by communicating with patients regarding symptoms, medical histories and notable events relating to ailments.
- Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UNC Health Southeastern
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC12.2019
Skills
Clinical judgment, vital signs monitoring, compassionate care, intravenous therapy, wound care, patient condition monitoring, direct patient care, documentation, multitasking, blood draw and sample collection, teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wake Forest Baptist Health
09.2023 - 08.2024
Contract Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
Contract Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UNC Health Southeastern
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
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