AMANDA BANDZWOLEK
Bel Air,USA
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with extensive experience in patient care coordination and team leadership within diverse healthcare environments. Focused on implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, while fostering collaborative atmospheres. Recognized for reliability and a results-oriented approach to clinical management and staff development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Bluepoint Nursing & Rehab Center
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2025 - 02.2028
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold care standards and enhance patient safety.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and addressed changes in condition proactively.
- Trained new nurses on procedures and best practices for effective patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure optimal nurse availability and maintain departmental efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Completed daily rounds to verify alignment of nursing service personnel with accepted standards.
- Facilitated communication among physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers to address patient care issues effectively.
Case Manager/Home Health Nurse
Ascendo- Home Care Maryland
Owings Mills, Maryland
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Delivered comprehensive case management services encompassing intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring to support family well-being.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor client health and well-being.
- Coordinated individualized care plans to enhance client satisfaction and outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients to improve communication and engagement in their care.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss care options and client progress.
- Advocated for client rights and access to necessary services and support.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Educated clients and families about available resources and support services.
- Managed documentation and case records according to regulatory standards.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Worked with Homecare Homebase and Oasis documentation.
Case Management/Home Health Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Care
Harford County, MD
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Executed care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive and consistent care delivery
- Conducted home visits across designated geographic territories, assessing patient conditions and adjusting care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote self-care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Multifaceted Travel Nurse/Johns Hopkins
Flexcare Medical Staffing
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured continuity of care across diverse hospital units including neuro ICU, medical/surgical ICU, CVICU, IMC, emergency department, PACU, Medical-Surgical telemetry unit, and behavioral health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans tailored to specific patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and recovery strategies.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to enhance coping strategies and overall experience during hospital stays.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators and IV pumps for optimal patient care.
- Administered medications as prescribed, monitoring effects on patient conditions.
- Documented patient conditions and interventions accurately within electronic health records.
Nurse Consultant
Cogency- Toxicological, Environmental And Medical Solutions
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted client assessments to evaluate health status
- Coordinated care plans and managed case files for clients, ensuring comprehensive and effective home health services.
- Monitor clients' conditions; reporting changes to Clinical or Client Services Manager
- Follow up with, execute, and properly document doctors' orders
- Perform assigned duties, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures
- Enhanced patient satisfaction and positive health outcomes, contributing to overall success of home health agency.
- Documented observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management, utilizing advanced touch pad technology.
Multifaceted Travel Nurse
Malone Healthcare Staffing
Louisville, KY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Floated daily across hospital units including neuro ICU, medical/surgical ICU, CVICU, IMC, emergency department, PACU, telemetry unit, and behavioral health to provide versatile patient care.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to comprehensive treatment plans and improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures to uphold a safe healthcare environment.
- Documented patient progress consistently, maintaining accurate medical records.
- Advocated for patient needs in interdisciplinary meetings, contributing to enhanced care quality and patient satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sonobello Outpatient Surgical Center
Baltimore, MD
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Job Purpose: To maintain and facilitate various projects to include, but not limited to, review and abstraction of project documents, write technical and analytical reports, liaison between project experts, project staff, administrative services and client on investigations, epidemiology research, consulting services and litigation support within the field of toxicology, occupational/ environmental medicine under the Cogency President.
- Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Perform detailed interviews, intakes, and histories and assist on medical evaluations and examinations, etc.
- Supervised and assisted other registered nurses on various projects, fostering team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Managed multiple projects by coordinating timelines and resources.
- Draft reports by accurately summarizing findings of the team's analysis and recommendations
- Review and analyze medical and other technical records
- Assist and supervise other registered nurses on various projects
- Perform case and project specific analysis, literature analysis, critical thinking & integration of data, and report generation
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from analysis and recommendations, enhancing clarity of project outcomes.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments
- Occupational Health and Safety experience a plus.
ICU Clinical Nurse for MICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
Baltimore, MD
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Recognized cardiopulmonary arrest situations and initiated life-saving measures promptly.
- Monitored patient vitals and administered medications, ensuring stability in critical care environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted physicians during complex procedures, ensuring optimal support and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during high-stress situations.
- Trained new nurses on ICU protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
Travel Nurse Step Down Units
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Washington, DC
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols for optimal patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols for optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient vitals, documenting changes in electronic health records efficiently.
- Assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting critical findings to physicians.
- Assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting critical findings to physicians.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
Baltimore, MD
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Assumed role of Permanent Charge Nurse within six months, demonstrating leadership and commitment to unit excellence.
- Monitored patient vital signs in medical surgical telemetry unit to ensure safety.
- Utilized telemetry equipment to track heart rhythms and report significant changes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician prescriptions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination and improve treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in emergency response situations by providing critical care support.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on clinical protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD05-2013
High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
Fallston, MD06-2009
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Home health care
- Chronic disease management
- IV therapy proficiency
- Medication administration
- EMR documentation expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Regulatory policy adherence
- Infection control practices
- Clinical judgment skills
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient engagement strategies
- Team problem-solving techniques
- Delegation abilities
- Adaptability in patient care
Affiliations
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing.
- American Nursing Association.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
- CRRT Certified
- Balloon Pump Certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members including nurses of different entities to help care for the high volume of patients during the pandemic.
- Achieved better patient care through effectively helping and working with Dr. Scott DeBoer Neuro ICU intensivist in assisting other nurses with training and management of new Neuro ICU devices.
- Achieved Hospital Magnet Renewal through effectively working with other hospital members by representing own unit in the process.
- Sat First Chair to represent Nursing on Nursing Informatics Team.
Timeline
Case Manager/Home Health Nurse
Ascendo- Home Care Maryland
02.2026 - 04.2026
Nursing Supervisor
Bluepoint Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2025 - 02.2028
Case Management/Home Health Skilled Nurse
Bayada Home Care
11.2024 - 06.2025
Multifaceted Travel Nurse/Johns Hopkins
Flexcare Medical Staffing
03.2024 - 10.2024
Nurse Consultant
Cogency- Toxicological, Environmental And Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
Multifaceted Travel Nurse
Malone Healthcare Staffing
06.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sonobello Outpatient Surgical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
ICU Clinical Nurse for MICU, SICU, and Neuro ICU
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2021
Travel Nurse Step Down Units
FlexCare Medical Staffing
06.2016 - 09.2016
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
07.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University