Amanda A. Stein
St. Louis,M.O.
Summary
Professional with deep expertise in behavioral health nursing. Experienced in patient assessment, care planning, and crisis intervention. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in therapeutic communication, mental health education, and patient advocacy, ensuring high standards of care and positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions and Referrals, Admissions Counselor
CenterPointe Hospital
St. Charles, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Patient intake, verifying insurance, assessment, answering phones calls for patients in crisis, customer service.
- Handling sensitive information working with patient populations with mental health and chemical dependency.
- Conducting patient interviews with an emphasis on communicating compassionately while managing a high work volume, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations to prioritize patient safety.
Behavioral Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse
SSM Health – DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Floor nurse on inpatient behavioral health units including acute, intermediate, adolescents, and patients with intellectual developmental delays.
- Active participant of Professional Practice Committee, behavioral health representative for department, responsible for utilizing current evidence to guide clinical nursing practice to promote exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
Cardiothoracic Surgery & Medical/Surgical ICU, Clinical Nurse
SSM Health - DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Clinical preceptor responsible for providing highly specialized and patient-centered care to critically ill medical and surgical patients recovering from complicated high-risk procedures including thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopy, pneumonectomy, pulmonary wedge resection, coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiac valve replacement.
- Interpretation of invasive hemodynamic monitoring to facilitate patient safety and to guide complex patient treatment. Assist with bedside procedures including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes.
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
SSM Health - St. Clare Hospital
Fenton, MO
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Clinical preceptor responsible for facilitating patient safety through communication, knowledge of surgical procedures, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
Medical/Surgical and COVID Units, Clinical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Chanute, KS
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide highly competent care to patients with novel conditions during a global pandemic.
- Ensure patient and peer safety through meticulous attention to detail and infection prevention guidelines.
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
St. Luke’s Health System
Iola, KS
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide continuity of care to perioperative patients as preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nurse.
- Assist in pain management procedures including neuraxial steroid injections.
Home Health, Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
Chanute, KS
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Utilized care planning, patient education, and the supervision of licensed practical nurses and to optimize patient outcomes in the outpatient home-health setting.
Skilled Rehabilitation and Long-term Care Center, Charge Nurse
Heritage Healthcare and Rehab
Chanute, KS
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Charge nurse ensuring holistic care in a 52 bed, skilled rehabilitation and long-term care center facility recovering patients with post-acute conditions including cerebral vascular accident, myocardial infarction, motor vehicle accidents, orthopedic injuries, and those on hospice and long-term care residents.
Medical/Surgical Unit, Clinical Nurse
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Chanute, KS
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Promote optimal patient outcomes through patient assessment, care planning, and the administration of appropriate medications and nursing interventions.
Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Lockdown Memory Care, and Hospice, Licensed Practical Nurse
Iola Nursing Center
Iola, KS
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Charge nurse responsible for coordinating patient care in an inpatient, skilled nursing facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO05-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2016
Associates in Nursing - undefined
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS05-2013
Associates in Arts - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA06-2006
Skills
- Admissions
- Registration processes
- Mental health assessments
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Missouri Registered Nurse
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Perioperative Nursing 101 Certification
Timeline
Admissions and Referrals, Admissions Counselor
CenterPointe Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse
SSM Health – DePaul Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025
Cardiothoracic Surgery & Medical/Surgical ICU, Clinical Nurse
SSM Health - DePaul Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2024
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
SSM Health - St. Clare Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Medical/Surgical and COVID Units, Clinical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
12.2020 - 08.2021
Operating Room, Circulating Nurse
St. Luke’s Health System
10.2018 - 06.2019
Home Health, Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
03.2018 - 10.2018
Skilled Rehabilitation and Long-term Care Center, Charge Nurse
Heritage Healthcare and Rehab
11.2015 - 02.2016
Medical/Surgical Unit, Clinical Nurse
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Lockdown Memory Care, and Hospice, Licensed Practical Nurse
Iola Nursing Center
05.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Pittsburg State University
Associates in Nursing - undefined
Neosho County Community College
Associates in Arts - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University