Amanda Erardi
Liverpool,New York
Summary
18 Years experience in clinical settings as follows: Emergency Department, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Regional Level IV Trauma Center NICU, Pediatric and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry and General Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry. In addition I have experience in Criminal Justice, Emergency Room, Alcohol/Drug detoxification, Mental health unit’s intake and triage, Long term care settings.
Critical thinker Highly motivated Proficient in acute medically complex settings. Works well in primary and multi-disciplinary nursing models. Effective communicator, communicating with clarity and empathy. Proactive in addressing changes to unit policies/ procedures as well as training ancillary para professional staff. Assuring positive outcomes for staff and patients. Sensitive and empathic to individuals of various back rounds and socio-economic status.
Focused Occupational Health Nurse proudly offering more than 17 years expertise conducting screenings and introducing wellness initiatives. A supportive force for employees and a valuable resource for companies. Driven, hardworking, Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Attentive Psychiatric Staff Nurse composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Trinity Health
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, individualized care plans, and timely interventions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly; provided feedback on areas requiring growth or improvement; rewarded achievements accordingly.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to continuously enhance patient care standards and overall performance metrics.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Supported departmental goals by actively participating in committee meetings, contributing to policy revisions, and staying informed on current industry trends.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication and education on treatment options.
Lead School Nurse
Sunbelt
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced teacher awareness of potential medical issues impacting classroom performance through regular training sessions on topics such as allergies, asthma management, diabetes care, and seizure recognition.
- Spearheaded the adoption of evidence-based best practices in school nursing care, resulting in improved quality of services provided to students.
- Championed mental health awareness initiatives within the school community, fostering a compassionate environment where students felt comfortable seeking help when needed.
- Strengthened relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure timely access to essential services for students in need of specialized care or treatment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Managed 21-28 patients and care plans in Acute mental health facility in Syracuse NY OMH facility.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Triage Nurse
WellNow Urgent Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services as needed for further evaluation and treatment options.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures through continuing education courses, workshops, in-services, seminars, conferences.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in performance improvement activities within the organization's Quality Assurance Program.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Occupational Health Nurse
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Provides services to organization’s 400 employees in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Follows practices to ensure employee compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Workers Compensation and other regulatory agencies.
- Performs clinical and/or coordinates activities such as vision screens, audiometry, spirometry, respiratory fit testing, health assessments, bloodborne pathogen training, CPR training also Silica exams.
- Maintains all training in medical and safety department.
- Enhances professional development by networking, reading, or attending conferences on current employee health related topics.
- Provides counseling to employees and referral to appropriate mental health agencies in Onondaga county.
- Provide Health and Wellness topics to organization's employees with monthly lunch and learns.
- Provides support to HR
Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor
Bishop Rehabilitation, Rehab
08.2014 - 10.2016
- 455 bed facility, Supervision 100 + employees).
- Responsible for new 36 bed acute rehab unit.
- Established all policies and written protocols for all levels of staff.
- Collaborated with medical and social work staff to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Monitored all acute procedures, maintaining and changing of PICC line dressings.
- Assessed and monitored wound status.
- Provided routine staff education and monitoring.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 12 nurses and support personnel
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed
- Worked at least 24 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans
ER Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Staff Nurse
Worldwide Travel
- 01.2016
- Maintained and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care in timely manner.
- Detail oriented.
- Worked independently under pressure maintaining safe and effective patient centered care.
- To patients with different acuity levels.
- Multi-tasked in time restricted and demanding environment.
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin,.
- And Adenosine and others.
- Assisted in care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and.
- Conscious sedation
- Provided care to people across lifespan with different conditions from infants, children,.
- Pregnant women, elderly.
- Assisted in completion of rape kits and sexual assault examinations.
Emergency Room- Registered Nurse
Wende Correctional Facility
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Emergency room triage and intervention, Crisis Management.
Registered Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary team of medical, social work and mental health professionals.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to a diverse population including indigent and low- income patient community.
- Developed improvements to the sick call process to ensure timely assessment and referrals to appropriate medical discipline.
- Cut referral time from 3 days to one.
- Assessment and monitoring of inmates with medical conditions i.e.; Acute MI, head injuries, seizure and psychiatric disorders.
- Assessed inmates in active drug (benzo’s, opiates) or alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdraw symptoms.
- Crisis intervention and management.
- De-escalation techniques.
- Neurological assessments.
- EPS monitoring.
- Use of safe restraint procedures.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making consistent with established medical protocols.
RN Supervisor and Rehabilitation Unit Charge Nurse
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked directly with facility physician and multidisciplinary medical team.
- Supervised both professional and ancillary staff for a 160-bed facility.
- Units included med-surgical, orthopedic rehabilitation, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia units.
- Prepared for and participated in HIPAA and JCAHO reviews.
- Member of MDS team & completion of MDS 2.0.
- Performed admissions, hospital transfers and discharges completing documentation of services and patient care needs.
- Use and monitoring PCA pumps/Heparin locks and portable oxygen.
- Maintaining and Assessment of PICC lines, changing of PICC dressings.
- Interpretation lab values and coagulation studies.
- Oversight and completion of accident and incident reports for internal and external documentation.
- Orientated new residents and family members ensuring that residents concern and wishes were documented for inclusion in patients care plan.
- Responsible for and completion of 24-hour report for administration.
Neonatal Staff Nurse
Crouse Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided ongoing neonatal assessment, evaluation, and implementation of nursing interventions in acute and sub-acute settings.
- Coordinated and assisted with all medical staff in complex /lifesaving medical procedures and treatments at bedside.
- Responded to and assisted with emergency deliveries and transport (i.e., abruption placenta and placenta previa).
- Assessment of neurological and cardiovascular status.
- Perform and interpret EKG’s.
- Arterial monitoring and Doppler studies.
- Care of Central Venous Lines.
- Knowledge and interpretation of neonatal lab values and ABG’s.
- Assist with insertion and monitoring of chest tubes, drainage, and dressing changes.
- Proficient with use and set-up of ventilators (CPAP).
- Tracheotomy care: intubation and extubating.
- Pre-& post op surgical wounds.
- Preparation and administration of medications via IV drip/piggyback and IV push methods.
- Administration Surfactant.
- Administration of blood and blood product transfusions.
- Participation and assistance with ECHMO and RH incompatibility.
- Monitoring of nutritional status: TPN & Hyperalimentation.
- OGT insertion and feedings.
- Monitoring of GI status.
- Use of hypo and hyperthermia blankets and radiant warmers.
- Education and training of family members along with emotional support and acknowledgment of concerns and fears.
- Breast milk collection and storage.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
Morrisville College
Morrisville, NY01.2008
Skills
- Employee health programs
- Infection Control
- Preventive Care
- Occupational health protocol
- Intravenous therapy
- Collecting vitals
- Acute care expertise
- Well visit procedures
- Insulin medication assistance
- Family planning services education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Consultation
- Treatment Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Family And Patient Support
- Companionship And Emotional Support
- Psychological Assessment Assistance
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Physical And Psychological Evaluations
- Administering Medication
- Treatment Administration
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Crisis Intervention
- Responding To Emergencies
- Discharge Coordination
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Emergency Medical Administration
- Medical Emergency Triage
- Iv Drug Therapy Management
- Medication And Iv Administration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Admission
- Immunization Administration
- Hipaa Compliance
- Specimen Collection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members know as MERT Team. " Medical Emergency Response Team "
- Achieved 98% employee compliance by completing OSHA Mandated Fit Testing with accuracy and efficiency within required time frame.
Certification
- EKG Technician 1 and 2
- Ventilator and Tracheotomy Management Child ID abuse and reporting
- Nursing License - 3/25/2009
- BLS Training - expires 10/21
- Occupational Hearing, CAOHC Certified
Additional Information
- Awards & Notes:
- Crouse Irving Choice Award Award given for excellence, going above and beyond in the Service to patients, co-workers, family, and members of the health care team while in the NICU.
- Recommended for St Joseph’s Daisy Award Letters and Recommendations received many notes and letters of gratitude from parents.
- Eaton E-Star Awards in Passion, Customer Focus, Communities
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
Trinity Health
08.2024 - Current
Lead School Nurse
Sunbelt
05.2024 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2024
Triage Nurse
WellNow Urgent Care
01.2022 - 11.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
01.2017 - 03.2020
ER Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
04.2015 - 08.2016
Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor
Bishop Rehabilitation, Rehab
08.2014 - 10.2016
Emergency Room- Registered Nurse
Wende Correctional Facility
05.2014 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
08.2012 - 11.2013
RN Supervisor and Rehabilitation Unit Charge Nurse
08.2011 - 08.2012
Neonatal Staff Nurse
Crouse Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2011
Associate - Applied Science
Morrisville College
Staff Nurse
Worldwide Travel
- 01.2016
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