Amanda Acton

Keyport,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Passport Health, excelling in staff leadership and quality improvement. Proven track record in training nursing teams and managing medical supplies efficiently. Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills fostered a culture of excellence, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency across multiple locations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager / Travel Health Specialist

Passport Health

Shrewsbury, NJ

05.2018 - Current

Provide personalized consultations for travelers, including recommended vaccines and medications and guidance on preventing disease while traveling.
Maintained vaccine supply and medical supplies in all 9 locations weekly. Placing all orders and tracking them to ensure timely arrival.
Implemented nurse schedules for 9 nurses who work throughout 9 different locations. Manage coverage for call outs and vacations.
Monitored compliance with safety regulations and health standards within the facility.
Provided feedback on workflow processes to streamline nursing operations and efficiency.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members. Using VPR as the main tool, as well as chart reviews.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Coordinated immigration exams and all paperwork with a team of other nurses and our civil surgeons.

Surgical Nurse

Affiliated Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeons

Morristown, NJ

05.2010 - 05.2018

Follow all protocol and regulations set by the sate in the AAHC certified, ambulatory surgical center.
Perform assessments, take vitals, and chart on patient conditions and physician instructions.
Assist physicians and surgeons during MOHS, ambulatory and cosmetic surgeries, as well as examinations, biopsies, treatments and cosmetic procedures.
Instruct patients and family members of all wound care/post-op instructions after all surgeries and treatments.
Suture removal after all surgical procedures.

Education

Diploma in Graduate Nursing/ RN - Nursing

JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing

Plainfield, NJ

05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Sociology

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

01-2004

Skills

Staff supervision
Quality improvement
Critical thinking
Staff leadership
Strong clinical judgment
Multitasking and organization

Nursing team oversight
Decision-making
Training staff
Immunizations and vaccinations
Medical supply management

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