Amanda Alexander
Olathe,KS
Summary
Experienced Unit Coordinator with strong background in healthcare administration. Successfully streamlined operations, improved patient flow and ensured compliance within fast-paced hospital settings. Strengths lie in coordinating unit activities, managing administrative tasks, and enhancing team communication. Known for offering support to nurses and delivering high-quality patient care services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Coordinator
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe, KS
10.2022 - Current
- Cohesively manages unit to achieve optimal patient outcomes and staff success. Successfully merged ambulatory care unit with day surgery.
Pre-op RN
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe, KS
11.2015 - 10.2022
Prepared patients for and recovered patients from a wide range of surgeries. Performed discharge teachings for outpatient procedures.
Medical Surgical RN
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
09.2004 - 11.2015
Delivered direct patient care in a fast-paced telemetry unit.
Provided care to patients with high-acuity in a PCU setting.
Educated and trained new-hire nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-1995
Skills
- Supply Inventory
- Patient Assignment
- Patient Flow
- Document Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Workflow Coordination
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Supply Restocking
- Process improvement strategies
- Employee Coaching
- Hardworking
- Highly organized
- Efficient
- Over 20 years of nursing experience
- Excellent communicator
- Great delegator
- Effective problem solver
Accomplishments
- Koffman award for excellence in cardiac care logistics
- Awarded 5 star distinction
- Charitable volunteer: medical missions to Africa
- Received Excellence Award for Comprehensive Health Assessment
Certification
- STATE OF KS REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE
- ACLS
- CPR
Timeline
Unit Coordinator
Olathe Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Pre-op RN
Olathe Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2022
Medical Surgical RN
Menorah Medical Center
09.2004 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Johnson County Community College