Amanda Dame
Weatherford,TX
Summary
With 22+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, I have developed my skills in diverse healthcare settings, including roles as a PACU nurse at Medical City Weatherford and an Endoscopy nurse at Harris Fort Worth. My motivation and adaptability enable me to excel in high-pressure situations, and I thrive within a dedicated team environment. I am now seeking a position closer to home to expand my knowledge and expertise while achieving a better work-life balance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PACU
Medical City Weatherford
07.2024 - Current
- Recovery of patients for all types of procedures such as Colonoscopy/EGD/ERCP, Orthopedic surgeries including total joints, General Surgery, GYN, Urology, ENT, and pain procedures.
- Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients and families
- Conducted follow-up phone calls with patients who recently had a procedure.
- Stocked clinical workstations with necessary supplies
Endoscopy RN
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Pre-Op, Circulate, and Recovery of inpatient and outpatient's receiving Endoscopic procedures including Colonoscopy and EGD’s, Bravo’s, ERCP, EUS
- Perform Esophageal Manometry and Impedance/PH study's for 10+ patients weekly, interpret the study and prepare the report for the physician, and perform all cleaning/sterilizing and routine maintenance of the manometry catheter.
- Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients and families
- Conducted follow-up phone calls with patients who recently had an Endoscopy Procedure
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
PACU Registered Nurse
Baylor Surgicare at Granbury
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Recover patients from anesthesia following surgical procedures including monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory status, and managing pain and nausea
- Assess for discharge readiness and provide discharge teaching to patient and families
- Perform chart audits for completeness prior to discharge
- Maintain great communication and teamwork with all staff members
RN PRN
Stephen's Health Care
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed all aspects of care for patients at home including medication management, skilled physical assessment, teaching over disease processes, medications, safety precautions, coordinated with other disciplines for in home therapy or need for Social Work assistance
- Care of post-op Surgical patients
RN Case Manager
United Health Group, Optum
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided in-home weekly Makena injections to high risk pregnant patients to prevent pre-term labor
- Provided home IV therapy to pregnant patients experiencing hyperemesis
RN
Kindred at Home
11.2010 - 11.2016
- Care of patients in the home with diverse disease processes including medication management, skilled multi-system assessment, teaching to patients and families, performing lab draws, IV infusions, PICC line management, wound vac's and wound care, medication administration, notifying MD of change in condition
RN
Lee Health Care
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Care of patients in the home with diverse disease processes including medication management, skilled multi-system assessment, teaching to patients and families, performing lab draws, IV infusions, PICC line management, wound vac's and wound care, medication administration, notifying MD of change in condition
RN Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Care of laboring patients through delivery and postpartum including infant care
- Triage of incoming patients, starting IV's and obtaining labwork and consent forms
- Preparing patients for surgery and care of patients following obstetric surgeries such as Cesarean's and hysterectomy's
RN Labor & Delivery
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
02.2002 - 01.2007
- Care of all aspects of pregnant patients from antepartum through delivery and postpartum
- Triage of incoming patients, pre-op, circulating and recovering of obstetric surgical patients, ACLS and NRP certifications
- NICU experience including inserting NG tubes, IV's, administering oxygen, performing resuscitation in neonatal codes
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH01.2001
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
- Excellent at multitasking
- Great teamwork skills
- Time management
- Able to prioritize quickly
- Adaptability
- Positive attitude
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
Timeline
RN PACU
Medical City Weatherford
07.2024 - Current
Endoscopy RN
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
11.2021 - 07.2024
PACU Registered Nurse
Baylor Surgicare at Granbury
01.2019 - 05.2023
RN PRN
Stephen's Health Care
06.2018 - 01.2019
RN Case Manager
United Health Group, Optum
08.2017 - 05.2018
RN
Kindred at Home
11.2010 - 11.2016
RN
Lee Health Care
06.2009 - 12.2010
RN Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
01.2007 - 06.2009
RN Labor & Delivery
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
02.2002 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN
The University of Texas At Arlington
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