Amanda Caponigro
Elgin,IL
Summary
Hands-on Clinical Care Coordinator, with over 17 years of nursing experience, looking for a new position where I can utilize my clinical expertise in a new way.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Operations Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine RMG Vascular Surgery / IR
Winfield, IL
07.2015 - Current
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
- Assisted the physicians and APPs with in-office procedures, using sterile technique.
- Managed a team of 6 nursing staff and 5 sonographers that care for patients with a variety of chronic and acute vascular health issues
- Worked together with the Administration Operations Coordinator to optimize clinic schedules and workflows
- Maintain supply inventory
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine RMG Vascular Surgery / IR
Winfield, IL
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during in-office procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided education to patients and their care givers under the direction of supervising physician / APP.
- Provided a variety of wound care for chronic wounds and post surgical wounds.
- Scheduled a variety of outpatient surgeries.
Staff Nurse
Delnor Community Hospital
Geneva, IL
01.2006 - 04.2012
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Patient Care Technician
Delnor Community Hospital
Geneva, IL
03.2005 - 01.2006
- Collected and documented vital signs, intake and output and assisted in patient ADL's, toileting, bathing, and activity
Soldier
United States Army
04.1995 - 04.2001
- Medical Laboratory Technician, US Army: Collected, processed, and performed testing on laboratory samples. Maintained clinical proficiency and skills in all areas of the lab. Instructed section training related to laboratory and medical subjects. Developed young soldiers through leadership roles, including section sergeant; this required individual training and mentoring of several younger soldiers working within the lab.
Education
Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2005
Certificate of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.1996
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Clinical Operations Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine RMG Vascular Surgery / IR
07.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine RMG Vascular Surgery / IR
04.2012 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse
Delnor Community Hospital
01.2006 - 04.2012
Patient Care Technician
Delnor Community Hospital
03.2005 - 01.2006
Soldier
United States Army
04.1995 - 04.2001
Certificate of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
George Washington University, The
Nursing
Northern Illinois University