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RegisteredNurse

Amanda Dowell

Bonners Ferry,ID

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Eden Home Health, excelling in patient care and case management. Proven ability to enhance health outcomes through effective care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in wound care and patient education, fostering independence and compliance. Strong clinical judgment and relationship-building skills drive exceptional patient satisfaction. Strong documentation experience with point care charting under several charting systems with emphasis on OASIS and Medicare regulations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hearthstone Assisted
Kootenai Id
01.2020 - Current
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and improving health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting compliance and enhancing understanding of health conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, leading to timely interventions and improved care coordination.

Registered Nurse

Eden Home Health
Sandpoint
05.2017 - 04.2026

Case manager for home health. Managing patients with multiple complex and chronic diagnosis. Providing education to their independence with their disease management. Providing wound care to acute surgical wounds , chronic wounds venous are tail ulcers and diabetic ulcers. Able to access port a cath manage picc lines. Remove picc lines. Well versed in iv teaching wound vac therapy, ostomy care

Able to assist and coordinate care between disciples Lpn, CNA’s PT and OT.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
  • Assisted in the coordination of home health services for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
  • Documented patient progress and care interventions accurately in electronic health records.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Boundary Community Hospital
Bonners Ferry, ID
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and encouraging adherence to best practices in patient care.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the home health setting, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing response times.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices that contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores and overall quality of care.
  • Oversaw medication management protocols, ensuring safe administration while minimizing risks associated with pharmacological treatments.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Education

National Wound Care Accreditation - Wound Care

National Wound Care Accreditation
Vancouver, WA
08.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Documentation and charting

Patient assessment

Strong clinical judgment

Clinical judgment

Infection control measures

Patient care

Wound care

Patient monitoring

IV setup

Intravenous therapy

Care planning

Patient management

Care plan development

Family education

Taking vitals

Tracheostomy care

Lab result interpretation

Team coordination

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Intake and discharge

Relationship building

Chart updating

Diabetes management

Insulin medication assistance

High level of autonomy

Chronic disease management

ADL assistance

Personal care needs

Diabetes and nutrition education

Chest pain management

Treatment Planning

HIPAA education

Hospice and palliative care

Long-term care

Case management

Geriatric nursing

Oxygen saturation standards

Mobility assistance

Removing sutures

Palliative care awareness

Software use

Home health care

Home care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hearthstone Assisted
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Eden Home Health
05.2017 - 04.2026

Registered Nurse

Boundary Community Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2017

National Wound Care Accreditation - Wound Care

National Wound Care Accreditation

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Amanda Dowell