Amanda Everett
Crossville,TN
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with almost 18 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Experienced in skillfully assessing health status, developing plans and managing care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Dedicated to offering proven skills in medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
Crossville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Travel Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Doctors, Case Managers and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
RN Staff Nurse
Roane Medical Center
Harriman, TN
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
Utilization Management Nurse
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon MCG specification.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2006
Skills
- Compassionate Evidence-Based Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Plans
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Telemetry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Family Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Physician Communication
- Hospice Care
- IV and Venipuncture
Accomplishments
I received a "Speak Up" Award at Roane Medical Center for noting a medication error that would likely have occurred. Pharmacy was notified and the error was avoided.
I have received many compliments over the years from patients, family members, co-workers and managers regarding the care that I give and love for my work.
Certification
- BLS Certification - 2006-current
- ACLS Certification - current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
12.2022 - 09.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Roane Medical Center
06.2020 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
06.2015 - 05.2018
Utilization Management Nurse
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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