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Amanda Cheshire

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care. Strong capacity to multitask: manage care of patients with competing priorities with ease while fostering safe, competent and professional patient care. Demonstrated ability to assess and advocate for patients needs, develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain patient medical records. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and strong communication skill and experienced in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for optimal deliver of patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
05.2016 - Current
  • Level III NICU RN in 56 bed unit
  • Relief Charge RN
  • New hire preceptor experience
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Mount Carmel East Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Provided nursing care in 32 bed cardiac progressive care unit caring for post open heart surgery and post cardiac catheterization patients as well as post pacemaker placement.
  • Maintained cardiac drips, assessed chest tubes and surgical incisions
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NM
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Provided nursing care in 34 bed medical-surgical unit with various medical conditions including pre and post operative status.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
04.2013

Skills

  • New Mexico Board of Nursing License; RN-77620
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified 2012- present
  • NRP certified 2016-present
  • Relief charge nurse
  • New Hire preceptor
  • Microsoft Outlook

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
05.2016 - Current

Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Mount Carmel East Hospital
08.2014 - 04.2016

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College

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