Amanda Dowell
Clinton,IN
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in infection control, quality improvement, and patient education. Proven track record in developing comprehensive care plans and mentoring nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Vermillion Convalescent Center
Clinton, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Developed care plans based on comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care.
- Evaluated nursing practices, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency.
- In October of 2024 transitioned to the DON position
RN Staff Nurse
Waters of Covington
Covington, IN
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
Director of Nursing
Exceptional Living Centers of Brazil
Brazil, IN
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Established protocols that enhanced safety measures and reduced incident rates within facilities.
- Evaluated nursing practices, recommending policy changes that improved service delivery quality.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, driving informed decisions for care improvements.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Mentored nursing personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Managed budget allocations for nursing departments, ensuring resource optimization across units.
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring HHC
Terre Haute, IN
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive services across interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes and streamline communication processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and community resources available.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.
RN Floor Nurse
Clinton Gardens
Clinton IN
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatments, and medication adherence.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and patient care standards.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Utilized MAtrix Care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN05-2011
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Metabolic health management
- Patient safety
- Medication administration
- Patient care optimization
- Wound care
- Wound care management
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Cardiac care
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Clinical team collaboration
- Emergency procedures
- Quality improvement
- Care planning
- Case management
- Mental health care
- Family education
- Patient education
- Patient counseling
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Intake and discharge
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Tracheostomy care
- Home health care
- Patient care standards
- Infection prevention strategies
- Electronic health records
- EMR / EHR
- EMR software expertise
- Healthcare software navigation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Team training and development
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Vermillion Convalescent Center
08.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Waters of Covington
10.2022 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing
Exceptional Living Centers of Brazil
10.2019 - 10.2022
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring HHC
10.2018 - 10.2019
RN Floor Nurse
Clinton Gardens
08.2013 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana