Amanda Franks
Jasper
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, specializing in neonatal care. Proven ability in medication administration and patient assessments, enhancing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Advocated for families, providing education and emotional support during critical times, ensuring optimal health and well-being for newborns and their families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Administered neonatal assessments and interventions to ensure optimal health of newborns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated parents on infant care practices, promoting safe sleeping and feeding guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and responses of newborns, adjusting care protocols as necessary.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by actively seeking feedback from families on their nursery experience and implementing necessary improvements.
- Provided emotional support to families facing challenging situations such as birth complications or infant illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Administered complex medication regimens and treatments for critically ill neonates.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on neonatal health issues and care procedures for effective discharge planning.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in NICU settings.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL05-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2007 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College
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