Amanda Callison
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care and 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Performed pre-operative assessments/interview to prepare patients for surgery.
- Verifying patient's medication list, surgical and anesthesia consent in EPIC system.
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms, ensuring sterility and availability of necessary instruments.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing risk of infection and enhancing patient safety measures.
- Position patient safely on the OR table with safety belt and necessary equipment for procedure to protect patient's skin.
- Perform surgical count with scrub tech
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Communicate with pathology/Xray/PACU
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
Langhorne, PA
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Children's Pediatric Dental Surgical Center
Philadelphia, United States
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Rotating between Pre-op, OR, and PACU recovery care
- Obtain vital signs/weight in kg
- Verify Name/DOB/allergies/medical and surgical hx
- Witness consent from dental surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Ensure patient is opening eyes/responsive to stimuli, alert, and able to maintain oxygen saturation on their own
- Post-op discharge teaching with parent/guardian
- Post-op calls
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Philadelphia, United States
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Admissions from ER/nearby hospitals
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Promoted safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
No Degree -
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Trauma Certification
Philadelphia, PA03-2025
Certificate -
Jefferson Torresdale Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
Philadelphia, PA08.2023
RN Program (ADN) - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Philadelphia06.2014
Skills
- Vital Signs and Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Time Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Peripheral Intravenous Insertion
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- CPR/AED
- Cardiac Monitoring and Intervention
- Infection Control Measures
- Delegation
- Foley Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Administration of Blood and Blood Products
- Enteral Feedings and Medication Administration Through PEG Tube
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recognized as part of the Operating Room team awarded the Daisy Team Award (2025) for exceptional emergency response and patient care during the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash.
Certification
- CPR/BLS/AED - American Heart Association
- ACLS- AHA
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
07.2025 - 09.2025
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Children's Pediatric Dental Surgical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2023
Certificate -
Jefferson Torresdale Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
RN Program (ADN) - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
Franklin Towne Charter High School
No Degree -
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Trauma Certification
Volunteer Experience
- Roxborough Flu clinic 2021
- Roxborough COVID clinic 2021
- Community Health Fair 2021
- World Meeting of Families 2015