Amanda Bright
Registered Nurse
Zephryhills,Florida
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advent Health Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
School Registered Nurse
Pasco County School District
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Evaluated the efficacy of school health programs by collecting data and presenting findings to administration for continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensured timely medical attention for students by efficiently managing the school clinic and triaging cases.
- Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
Agency Registered Nurse
Gale Healthcare
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures for accurate diagnoses and prompt treatment initiation.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- .Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights from directpatient interactions.
Infection Preventionist
Advent Health Care Center
Zephyrhills, Florida
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as COVID-19.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing COVID-19 outbreaks.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Care Center
Zephyrhills, Florida
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Family First Home Health Care
Tampa, FL
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 12.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL 04.2012 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medical Prep Institute
Tampa, FL 01.2019 - 01.2019
Certification
PALS,American Red Cross, April 2024
Skills
Pediatric CPR
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