Amanda Franks
Indianapolis,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 15 years of nursing experience, (LPN 2008-2023), with career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Dependable nursing professional with sound judgement and excellent clinical abilities. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Dedicated RN possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Proven 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 and respectful attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
02.2022 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- instructed patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN07.2023
Skills
- Precepting
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Vaccine Administration
- Data Collection
- Multi-task
- Work under pressure
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Chart Updating
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Removing Sutures/Staples
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Professional Communication
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Assessment
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR Systems
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Medication and IV Administration
- Infection Control Measures
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Patient Education and Counseling
- IV Setup
- Intravenous Therapy
- Maintaining Privacy
Certification
BLS Certified
TB Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
02.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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