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Amanda Dolan

Amanda Dolan

Medford,NY

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. One who is able to prioritize clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Accomplishments


  • Supervised Emergency Room nursing team
  • Emergency Triage RN
  • Charge Nurse in (PCU, ED, SDU, TELE, MED-SURG)
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel to develop data tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervise a team of 30 hospitalist and Advance practice nurses
  • Work collaboratively with CMO, CNO, CEO and Nursing Directors to meet hospital initiatives


Skills

  • EMR System
  • Emergency Room Services
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Infection Control
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Schedule Coordination & Operational Procedures
  • Healthcare Program Planning
  • Drive Clinical Quality Program Standards & Quality Improvement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Nursing Operations Management & Team Development
  • Staff Education, Performance & Evaluation
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient and Family Advocacy & Care Planning
  • Critical & Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Management

Work History

Clinical Performance Nurse Leader

Sound Physicians
06.2022 - Current
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes, and hospital performance.
  • Evaluated physician performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and care delivery.
  • Interacted effectively with leadership teams to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Reviewed charts daily to complete quality control checks.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes, and discharge instructions served as advisory resources to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Supervised hospitalist team of 30 physicians and 5 Advance practice nurses.
  • Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal, and medical guidelines.
  • Coached underperforming physicians to help meet hospital initiatives
  • Designed, constructed, and implemented research proposals based on data collection.
  • Oversee all physicians and advanced practice staff training, staffing, and education.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Encouraged employee participation in redesigning systems and processes to improve patient care and meet hospital initiatives.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Intensive Care/Step Down Registered Nurse

St. Josephs Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care
  • Floated to other units as needed. (Tele, Med-Surg, ICU, ER)
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environments that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Supervised/Onboarded new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration

Emergency Room Charge Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2021
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Teamed trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
  • Delivered high-level quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations that impacted safety and security, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients to determine their severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

St Josephs Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Floated to other units as needed. (Tele, Med-Surg)
  • Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring of patients stepping down from ICU care.
  • Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
  • Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using the AIDET technique.
  • Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
  • Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
  • Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2014

Affiliations

NSLS- The National Society of Leadership and Success

ANA- American Nurses Association

NYNA- New York Nurses Association

OADN- Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

PTK- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

LFD- Lindenhurst Fire Department

NYBC- New York Blood Center

American Cancer Society


Certification

  • Registered Nurse NYS - 691636
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - NYS
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Clinical Performance Nurse Leader

Sound Physicians
06.2022 - Current

Intensive Care/Step Down Registered Nurse

St. Josephs Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022

Emergency Room Charge Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

St Josephs Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
  • Registered Nurse NYS - 691636
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - NYS
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Amanda Dolan