Amanda Brandon
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated bachelor’s level prepared Registered Nurse with nearly 8 years of inpatient behavioral health experience and over 4 years of travel nurse experience within various inpatient settings in the United States. Bringing forth highly regarded skills in providing patient-centered care within the specialty of mental health and substance abuse, while carrying out treatment goals in a respectful, holistic, and patient-centered manner. Effectively demonstrates teamwork, time management skills, patience, flexibility, and strong interprofessional communication. Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skills working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordination with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN
The Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, United States
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Inpatient behavioral health RN primarily caring for the adolescent and adult patient populations; charge RN as needed, and preceptorship of students/ new graduates as requested by RN unit manager.
Outpatient Behavioral Medicine/ SUD RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
Evansville, United States
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Substance Use Disorder RN (SUD) with a focus on veterans experiencing substance use disorders in addition to all major chronic mental health disorders
- Strong care coordination among all disciplines, emphasizing holistic and individualized care
- Specializing in opiate use disorders (OUD) and advocating for Naloxone education strategies and attention to major synthetic narcotic emergence nationwide.
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Phelps Health Hospital
Rolla, United States
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Providing care to adult patients with mood disorders, substance abuse disorders, and various psychotic disorders
- Routine RN duties include medication administration, psychiatric assessment and observation, admission, and discharge processes.
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Marian Center Behavioral Health Hospital
Springfield, United States
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Providing care to adult patients with mood disorders, substance abuse disorders, and various psychotic disorders
- Routine RN duties include medication administration, psychiatric assessment and observation, admission, and discharge processes.
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital
Madisonville, United States
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Providing care to the adult and geriatric populations
- RN duties include the admission/discharge process, medication administration, patient assessment (behavioral and conditional), and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team to meet unique patient needs.
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Tristar Skyline Hospital
Madison, United States
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Inpatient behavioral health RN with experience floating to all units; including adolescent, adult, and geriatric
- Charge nurse role assumed as needed with attendance to interdisciplinary treatment team included
- Management of substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders as primary diagnoses.
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Amita Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
Hoffman Estates, United States
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Inpatient behavioral health RN for the adolescent unit primarily, with floating to adult units as needed
- Management of substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders as primary diagnoses.
Corrections RN
Two Rivers Correctional Facility
Umatilla, United States
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Performing a wide range of nursing duties from medication administration, wound care, and tending to both planned and emergent medical needs of male inmates
- Demonstrated time-management, delegation, and triage skills while providing care to nearly 1,000 housed inmates.
Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Peacehealth UD Psychiatry
Eugene, United States
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Roles include medication administration, psychiatric assessment, admission and discharge roles, and collaboration with the treatment team to address patient-specific needs
- RN duties are overseen by the charge RN.
Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, United States
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Inpatient adult behavioral health unit with primary duties including admissions, psychiatric assessments, management of the milieu, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- RN duties are overseen by the charge RN and provided in accordance with the state of California and CCRMC’s policies and procedures.
Charge RN
The Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, United States
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed the duty of Charge RN on adolescent and adult inpatient units, while maintaining a full patient load, participating in treatment team meetings, and addressing each patient’s unique care needs
- Safe and competent nursing care is delivered in accordance with the state of Vermont and the Retreat’s policies and procedures.
Staff Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Nashua, United States
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Management of milieu and patient safety, in accordance with hospital and the state of New Hampshire guidelines
- Assisting Charge RN with admission and discharge duties in addition to staff nurse functions.
RN Intake Specialist
Springwoods Behavioral Health
Fayetteville, United States
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed intake assessment process in an acute behavioral health hospital serving the school-age to geriatric population
- Key diagnoses treated include substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, and psychosis.
Acute Adolescent Services Charge RN
Vantage Point Behavioral Health
Fayetteville, United States
10.2016 - 10.2017
- 26:1 patient-to-RN ratio, paper charting, psychiatric assessment, and milieu management of acute behavioral health conditions
- Performed RN duties under the state of Arkansas and Federal regulations, and delivered safe and competent care, under the supervision of attending Psychiatrists and nursing management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Southern Indiana
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Clinical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavior Modification
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
References
- Annie Balzer, RN Manager, 914-954-3827, Abalzer@brattlebororetreat.org
- Courtney Bodenstein, RN/ Interim Manager, 802-236-0273, Cbodenstein@brattlebororetreat.org
Timeline
Travel RN
The Brattleboro Retreat
09.2023 - 03.2024
Outpatient Behavioral Medicine/ SUD RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2022 - 08.2023
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Phelps Health Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Marian Center Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Tristar Skyline Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Amita Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 05.2021
Corrections RN
Two Rivers Correctional Facility
06.2020 - 11.2020
Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health RN
Peacehealth UD Psychiatry
03.2020 - 06.2020
Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 02.2020
Charge RN
The Brattleboro Retreat
04.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
RN Intake Specialist
Springwoods Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 03.2018
Acute Adolescent Services Charge RN
Vantage Point Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Southern Indiana
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