Amanda Charlton
Lucasville,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Department, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control protocols and efficient triage in emergency care. Skilled in ACLS and dedicated to delivering high-quality, empathetic care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on medical urgency.
- Coordinated with emergency services for efficient patient transfers and admissions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
LPN To RN Bridge Diploma - Nursing
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, Ohio07-2025
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH02-2022
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
McDermott, OH05-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Ultrasound IV
- IV insertion
- Emergency care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Compassionate and caring
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
LPN To RN Bridge Diploma - Nursing
Scioto County Career Technical Center
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Scioto County Career Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School