Amanda Carnahan
Willows,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 5 years of acute care experience in med/surg and telemetry nursing returning to bedside nursing. Expertise in clinical assessment, complex patient care, and discharge planning enhances patient transitions and advocacy. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills support safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Discharge Coordinator
Sweetwater Care
Williams, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide regional oversight and consultation for discharge planning and social services across 7 skilled nursing facilities.
- Assist with complex discharge cases, identifying barriers and coordinating resources, referrals, and care transitions to support safe discharges.
- Educate and support social services directors and communicate trends and recommendations to leadership.
Cashier
Willows Travel Plaza
Willows, CA
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Cash handling, food preparation, cleaning
Discharge Planner
Glenn Medical Center
Willows, CA
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Conduct comprehensive discharge assessments and coordinate services to address patients' post-discharge needs effectively.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, and therapists to develop individualized strategies and interventions to support safe transitions of care.
- Coordinate long-term care, assisted living, and community referrals, while maintaining relationships with community resources.
Dietary Aide - Patient Services
Glenn Medical Center
Willows, CA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed meal selections and substitutions with patients based on diet orders.
- Prepares dietary supplements/snacks and other foods according to standardized recipes.
Team Member
Taco Bell
Willows, CA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Cash handling, inventory and stocking, and food preparation.
Registry RN
MGA Healthcare
Sacramento, CA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided total care for up to five patients on a medical/surgical telemetry floor.
Staff Nurse III
San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, CA
10.2010 - 01.2015
- Provided total care for up to four patients on a med/surg telemetry floor including medication administration, wound care, pain management, patient education, ADLs and coordination of diagnostic services.
- Responsible for monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
- Administered and monitored Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, and Ativan drips per hospital protocol.
- Provided care for patients with Foley catheters, NG tubes, tracheostomies, wounds, drains, chest tubes, PICC lines, and PCA pumps.
- Required to float to ICU when needed.
- Served as charge nurse when needed.
RN/MDS Plan Coordinator
Arbor Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Lodi, CA
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Conducted physical assessments and administered medications to ensure patient care and safety.
- Develop and transmit resident assessments in accordance with Federal and state standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-2009
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient care coordination
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Regional Discharge Coordinator
Sweetwater Care
08.2025 - Current
Cashier
Willows Travel Plaza
07.2024 - 03.2026
Discharge Planner
Glenn Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2025
Dietary Aide - Patient Services
Glenn Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Team Member
Taco Bell
12.2019 - 01.2020
Registry RN
MGA Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2015
Staff Nurse III
San Joaquin General Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2015
RN/MDS Plan Coordinator
Arbor Rehabilitation Nursing Center
06.2010 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College