Amanda Corn
Royal Center,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care and Infection Control Registered Nurse
White Oak Health Campus
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Woodlawn Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Demonstrated sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient care issues
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care initiatives
- Implemented organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff members to identify areas requiring improvement and devise targeted action plans accordingly.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Logansport Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated patient transfers between units or facilities while ensuring continuity of care and seamless transitions for patients and their families.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, developing individualized care plans to address their unique medical needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results.
- Advocated for patients'' healthcare needs and preferences, collaborating with physicians to ensure that individualized treatment plans were developed.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2020
- Utilized problem solving techniques to resolve complex issues related to patient care or safety concerns
- Oversaw daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring workflow
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech
Kokomo, IN12.2015
Technical Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech
Logansport, IN05.2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Intake and discharge
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
- Wound Care Certification-National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy
- Infection PreventionTraining-CDC
Timeline
Wound Care and Infection Control Registered Nurse
White Oak Health Campus
08.2023 - 02.2024
On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Woodlawn Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2023
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Logansport Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech
Technical Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
- Wound Care Certification-National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy
- Infection PreventionTraining-CDC
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