Amanda Ferchau
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Chandler Regional Medical Center, excelling in clinical leadership and care coordination. Expert in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while advocating for patient needs and streamlining care processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning for diverse medical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for improving patient care processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Staff Nurse
Sydney and Lois Eskanazi Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and notifying physicians of significant developments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient admissions and discharge procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, coordinating care for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2021
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Staff management
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Duty delegation
- Nursing care coordination
- Performance evaluations
Timeline
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse
Sydney and Lois Eskanazi Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University