Amanda Cain
Lawrence
Summary
Accomplished RN Care Manager with over 10 years of nursing experience. Strong leadership in high-stress environments, adept at HIPAA compliance, and fostering effective communication within interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Manager
Stormont Vail Health
Topeka, KS
12.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Identified gaps in care for at-risk populations, leading to the development of targeted interventions to improve health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and proactive followup.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across various settings.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting adherence and wellness strategies.
RN, Emergency Department
Stormont Vail Health
Topeka, KS
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Led training sessions for new staff on emergency protocols and patient care techniques.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Precepted and mentored nursing students and newly hired nurses, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in emergency care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and seamless information sharing among teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, EKG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Assisting with interviewing RN, PCT, and clinical secretary applicants.
- Obtaining data collection and analysis of data to build reports for administrative review to promote best practice and education to staff.
ER Charge Nurse
F. W. Huston Medical Center
Winchester, KS
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Led emergency department team to optimize patient care and streamline workflows.
- Mentored nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and improving team performance in a rural critical access setting.
- Facilitating higher level of care transfers when necessary.
- Implemented best practices for triage processes, increasing efficiency in patient assessment.
- Responsible for management for areas of Emergency, Prompt Care, Outpatient, Acute Status, Observation Status, and Swing Bed departments.
- Employee Health RN responsible for the administration of vaccines, maintaining required employee immunization statuses for organization, and remaining up to date on local risks with guidance for disease and injury protocols.
Senior Living Center Charge Nurse
F. W. Huston Medical Center
Winchester, KS
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient/resident care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient/resident admissions, improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote compassionate care and safety for 30+ patients/residents.
- Collaborated with Hospice staff for patients/residents receiving end-of-life care.
Education
Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2011
Skills
- Home care management and patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Proficient in Epic EHR and Microsoft Office applications
- Certifications in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Stormont Vail Health
12.2021 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Stormont Vail Health
08.2015 - 12.2021
ER Charge Nurse
F. W. Huston Medical Center
10.2012 - 08.2015
Senior Living Center Charge Nurse
F. W. Huston Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2012
Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College