Amanda Finley
Easley,SC
Summary
I have been an Emergency Department Nurse for 12 years and love it. Have been a bedside nurse, charge nurse and for a short time a supervisor. My heart is with the patients and love taking care of them. Currently have BLS, PALS and ACLS.
Ambitious Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical and sometimes surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned 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. Driven, hardworking and veteran Emergency Room 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Greenville , SC
04.2016 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, CNA's, Medics and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
09.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, CNA's, Medics and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, IL
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, CNA's, Medics and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL05.2009
Skills
- Managing Many Levels of Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication/Blood Administration
- Trauma Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Preventative Health
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Check-Ins
- Infection Control Measures
- Personal Care Needs
- Sexual Assault Care (SANE RN)
- Ultrasound IV Trained
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenville Hospital System
09.2011 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing