Amanda Ammons
Little River,SC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Coordinator with extensive experience at Grand Strand Medical Center HCA, excelling in care coordination and patient education. Proven track record in improving treatment outcomes through individualized care plans and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong leadership skills foster team development and enhance patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator-Surgical/Trauma IMC
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities across multidisciplinary teams to improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Developed and implemented care plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal recovery.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development through training sessions and shadowing opportunities.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
Registered Nurse- Surgical/Trauma IMC
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient status regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC05.2017
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Nursing leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Patient care planning
- Electronic charting
- Medication administration
- EMR systems
- Team development
- Patient advocacy
- Staff development
- Recruiting and training
- Compliance monitoring
- Care planning and management
- Patient health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff education
- Unit administration
- Nursing assignment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator-Surgical/Trauma IMC
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Surgical/Trauma IMC
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
11.2017 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Horry Georgetown Technical College