Amanda Byron RN BSN MSN CCRN
Orange Park,FL
Summary
An experienced, disciplined, energetic, result-oriented, and patient centric, knowledgeable Critical Care RN with a variety of experience that will allows for a diverse and unique ability to be a to bring a successful formal training in a growing nursing program. Offering 10 years' expertise in all aspects of patient care that include CVICU, Trauma ICU, MISCU, CATH Lab, PACU, with a graduate degree in nurse leadership and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clincal Quality Nurse Leader
University of Florida Health
Jacksonville , FL
07.2024 - Current
- Serves as a unit-based Master prepared RN, providing clinical and analytical support with a multidisciplinary team working towards achieving the nursing vision for exceeding benchmarks for the patient and family experience, quality outcomes, and nurse satisfaction.
- Provides clinical leadership through participation in multidisciplinary team and unit council activities to ensure excellence in nursing research, education, and practice.
- Integrates emerging nursing science into practice and an advocate for reforming unit-specific healthcare delivery systems to enhance best practices into action.
House Supervisor PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
Middleburg, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Supervised administrative staff of 60 as a House Supervisors, delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 100 individuals.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Improved bed occupancy daily.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Rapid Response RN Team PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center Clay
Middleburg, fl
05.2017 - Current
- Responded to emergencies within hospital setting.
- Round on all ICU transfers to ensure the patient status has not declined since ICU transfer.
- Acted as expert in IV assessment and obtainment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided expert assessment and intervention in CODE BLUE, acute MI, Stroke, respiratory distress, and sepsis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Clinical Resource Educator Navigator
ASCENSION SAINT VINCENT CLAY
Orange Park, FL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught multiple courses, which included management of post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients, EKG, and 12-lead EKG.
- Worked with students to ensure comprehensive success.
- Managed and monitored onboarding process for nursing staff, encompassing new employee orientation and scheduling.
- Helped residents achieve program goals and increase independence.
- Educated and counseled inmates on diagnoses, disease prevention, disease management and therapy options.
- Headed onboarding process for over 125 nursing staff, encompassing new-hire orientation and scheduling.
- Developed and maintained preceptor educational program ensuring optimal learning environment for nursing staff.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
Utilization Management Nurse
Ascension Saint Vincent Riverside Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Applied medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.
- Remained up-to-date on various benefit plans, medical policies and state-specific clinical guidelines or criteria.
- Kept detailed documentation on all utilization reviews by using Interqual and MCG.
- Worked with insurance companies and patients to determine best courses of action.
- Conducted complex research, review and analysis of medical records, treatment plans and claim information.
PACU & Cath Lab Recovery RN
St. Vincent Medical Center Riverside and Clay
Jacksonville & Middleburg, FL
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia (PHASE 1).
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Clinical Instructor PRN
Saint John's River State College
Orange Park , FL
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Encouraged and supported students in learning to provide nursing care while using evidence based practice.
- Monitored the progress of each student and provided a formal evaluation upon completion of the clinical.
- Assisted students in integration of theory and practice, specific to the course's learning activities and at the level of the learner.
- Directed, managed and evaluated the student's development and learning of critical reasoning skills in the clinical setting.
- Provided feedback to lead faculty regarding the clinical setting's effectiveness' in supporting students accomplishment of the course and program outcomes.
- Collaborated with the unit manager and staff so the presence of students and their activities are supportive of the units goals and needs
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
- Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
PCU/ICU Clinical Supervisor
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
Middleburg, FL
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed and managed 60-person team of clinical and support personnel.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Coached and mentored 60 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
- Conducted evaluations and reviews for 60 employees.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
- Monitored and tracked medication of patients and maintained medical equipment.
- Directed and managed 60-person team of clinical and support personnel.
MSICU Charge RN PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
Middleburg, FL
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsible in managing a team of medical support personnel for up to eight patients and four nurses and support staff. Response to emergencies within hospital setting.
- Organized and Initiated daily ICU round with multidisciplinary team.
- Taught new hires and new ICU nurses in all aspects of the unit.
- Assisted in rolling out evidence based delirium project in the ICU.
- Responsible for assessing and determining staffing assignments for an eight bed ICU, based on patient acuity and staffing challenges.
- Incorporated a team player attitude in all aspects of my job as a nurse especially when I was in charge.
- Identified and assessed possible situation or problems that may occur among the patients so that additional help could be available for the nurse for their assessment.
- Managed patients with heart failure, aneurysms, and devices such as CRRT, Impella.
MSICU, TRAUMA ICU, CVICU, NICU, PCU RN
Orange Park Medical Center
Orange Park, FL
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Proficient in providing safe and effective care for critically ill patient in the MSICU, TRAUMA ICU, CVICU, and NEURO ICU.
- Experienced in assisting in intubation and managing ventilators. Effectively managing of chest tubes, chest tube setup, chest tube insertion, arterial lines, ventricular drains, ventricular pressure monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, Level 1 Rapid Infuser, CRRT, AND IMPELLA.
- Managed care for post-op CABG, with experience with Impella, Swan, ECMO, and IABP.
- Safely administered and monitored cardiac drips, pressors, sedatives, paralytics, and analgesics
- Cardiac experience including sheath pulling, post PCI/STEMI care, septic and cardiogenic shock
- Performed patient intake for crisis and physical trauma cases, administering first response care and developed treatment and medication plans for trauma patients aiding them in successful recovery
- Proficient and knowledgeable in Meditech and Cerner computer systems
- Managed patients with exacerbation of CHF with rapid diuresis. Surgical patients included post op amputations, bowel rescectioning, heart valve replacement, and pacemaker insertions.
- Experienced in management of wounds or surgical sites using wound vacuums, Jackson Pratt drains, Hemovac drains, and T drains.
- Neuro patients with ischemia, hemorrhagic strokes, and blunt head trauma using NIH scale. Managed ICP drains in relation to trauma to the brain
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions/education and follow up care
- Operated as charge nurse in PCU and managed a team of medical support personnel for up to 16 patients and four nurses and support staff
- Precepted new graduates, nursing students, and new hires regarding hospital protocols, core measures for chronic diseases, electronic charting through EMR and Meditech systems
Education
DNP - Nursing Education
Capella
03.2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns River State College
2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint John River State College
2012
Associate of Arts - General
Florida State College at Jacksonville
2010
Affiliations
- Sepsis Champion 10/2015 to current
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses 06/2017 to Current
- Daisy Award Winner ICU 06/2019
Certification
- Compact Mult-State RN License- FL # RN9361928-Expires 04/27
- CCRN- Acute /Critical Care Cert Expires-12/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- Expires 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Expires 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- Expires 2026
Timeline
Clincal Quality Nurse Leader
University of Florida Health
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Resource Educator Navigator
ASCENSION SAINT VINCENT CLAY
06.2023 - 07.2024
Utilization Management Nurse
Ascension Saint Vincent Riverside Medical Center
05.2022 - 03.2023
PCU/ICU Clinical Supervisor
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2022
House Supervisor PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Instructor PRN
Saint John's River State College
09.2017 - 08.2022
Rapid Response RN Team PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center Clay
05.2017 - Current
PACU & Cath Lab Recovery RN
St. Vincent Medical Center Riverside and Clay
08.2016 - 03.2023
MSICU Charge RN PRN
Ascension Saint Vincent's Clay Medical Center
05.2016 - 03.2020
MSICU, TRAUMA ICU, CVICU, NICU, PCU RN
Orange Park Medical Center
04.2012 - 06.2016
DNP - Nursing Education
Capella
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns River State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint John River State College
Associate of Arts - General
Florida State College at Jacksonville
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