Amanda Chaffey
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and over 15 years of clinical experience in various healthcare settings. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care, conducting assessments, implementing interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Possess a strong commitment to delivering evidence-based practice and promoting patient advocacy. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for healthcare to make a positive impact on the lives of patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical RN
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions, improving patient outcomes.
- Achieved high patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care.
Staff RN
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park
06.2019 - Current
- Working closely in collaboration with inpatient telemetry care team to provide exceptional services to a variety of vulnerable patients, including stroke patients, peritoneal dialysis patients, post surgery patients and CHF patients.
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
- Monitoring patients, such as cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and/or any physical change in conditions, and immediately reporting any changes conditions to the primary physician.
- Prioritizes care needs and sets measurable goals and time frames.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
Staff RN
Kaiser Permanente West LA Medical Center
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Providing satisfying care for heart disease, COPD, chest pain r/o MI patients, also applying care for patients have seizure, stroke, sepsis, altered mental status, and patients who need cardiac monitoring.
- Monitoring cardiac rhythm, vital signs and any physical conditions change.
- Working as a team player.
Contract RN
United Staffing Solutions, Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Working at Centinela hospital Telemetry floor as a contract RN, sometimes floated to step down units.
- Providing excellent care to patients who need cardiac monitoring.
Critical care unit RN
Taipei Cheng Hsin General Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2015
- Working at Surgical Intensive Care Unit and CVICU as a staff RN, taking care of post neurosurgery patients, post oral maxillo-facial surgery patients, post pulmonary surgery patients, cardiovascular surgery or cardiology, such as post PTCA, CABG and heart transplantation, also take care of patients with IABP or ECMO.
Education
BSN - Nursing
National Taipei College of Nursing
Taipei, Taiwan06.2006
ADN - Nursing
Chang Gung Institute of Technology
Linkou, Taiwan06.2004
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Multi-tasking in fast-paced environment
- Critical patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- March 2025 BLS American Heart Association
- August 2025 NIHSS
- June 2023 California RN California BRN RN license # 95069885
- June 2024 North Carolina RN NCBON License # 371046
Languages
Chinese-Mandarin
Timeline
Clinical RN
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
11.2024 - Current
Staff RN
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park
06.2019 - Current
Staff RN
Kaiser Permanente West LA Medical Center
10.2018 - 06.2019
Contract RN
United Staffing Solutions, Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2018
Critical care unit RN
Taipei Cheng Hsin General Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2015
ADN - Nursing
Chang Gung Institute of Technology
BSN - Nursing
National Taipei College of Nursing