AMANDA MONTANA, RN, BSN
New Hartford ,New York
Summary
A Registered Nurse whom is well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Compassionate Nurse offering over 6 years of patient care and advocacy within Medical Surgical and Oncology Units. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrates success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Relief Charge Nurse- Staff RN
Faxton St. Lukes. Oncology Unit- Wynn Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions..
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Improved communication between nursing staff and physicians, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administrators to address concerns and ensure optimal patient care.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Faxton St. Lukes Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Chemotherapy certified. Well versed with PICC line and port maintenance, accessing and deaccessing.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinated referrals to palliative care services when appropriate for advanced-stage cancer patients requiring comprehensive symptom management interventions beyond traditional disease-focused treatments.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Charge Nurse
St Elizabeth Medical Center, 3N
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Delegated nursing assignments
- Oversaw admissions and discharges
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 3N-3C
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in providing professional nursing services in the treatment and care of patients in reference to physician's orders.
- Assertive in approaching fellow healthcare personnel to deliver the best possible individualized care tailored to meet the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Care Attendant Oncology Unit
Faxton St. Lukes Healthcare
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided basic nursing care to patients while providing a safe and clean environment.
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
- End of life care provided to comfort care patients
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2020
AAS - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2017
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05.2014
Skills
- Direct patient Care
- IV/PICC/Port administration of blood & chemotherapy
- Medication Administration
- Health Education to patient and family
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Critical thinking
- Organization of care plans
- Provides education to patient and family
- Precept and train new nurses
Certification
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certified, 05/2021
- BLS provider, American Heart association, 03/2023
- Daisy Award Recipient October 2023
Timeline
Staff Relief Charge Nurse- Staff RN
Faxton St. Lukes. Oncology Unit- Wynn Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Faxton St. Lukes Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
St Elizabeth Medical Center, 3N
08.2019 - 05.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 3N-3C
05.2017 - 11.2021
Care Attendant Oncology Unit
Faxton St. Lukes Healthcare
04.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelors - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
AAS - Nursing
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Health Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certified, 05/2021
- BLS provider, American Heart association, 03/2023
- Daisy Award Recipient October 2023
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