Amanda Gauntt
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional 6+ years of experience delivering exceptional care Med/surg and Tele patients. Looking to expand my expertise and knowledge. Knowledgeable about ERAS protocols and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Skagit valley hospital (Aureus Medical)
Mount Vernon, WA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Cared for 5 medical surgical telemetry patients.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards in diverse clinical environments.
Travel Nurse
University of Virginnia hospital ( AYA)
Charlottesville, VA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided supportive counseling through difficult times during hospitalization or illness.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's medical condition to determine the best course of treatment.
- Cared for 3 to 4 medical surgical telemetry patients
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Provided care for pre and post op orthopedic and urology patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Clinical Agency
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Provided supportive counseling through difficult times during hospitalization or illness.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
Travel NURSE
Aureus Medical (Asante)
Omaha, NE
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
- CARED FOR 5 TO 6 MED/ SURG TELE PATIENTS
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Nurse
Malone Solutions ( Baptist Health Lexington)
Omaha, NE
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Cared for 4 to 5 Telemetry patients
- Managed IV drips and monitored vital signs per hospital policy
- Cared for colorectal surgery patients pre/post op
- Implemented ERAS protocol for pre/post op patients.
Travel Nurse
Health Carousel (Scotland Memorial)
Cincinnati, OH
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Documented in EPIC EMR
- CARED FOR 5 TO 6 MED/ SURG TELE PATIENTS
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Preformed Peritoneal dialysis.
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical (Norton Downtown Hospital)
Omaha, NE
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Cared for 5 med/surg and tele patients
- Cared for pre and post op spinal patients
- Cared for pre/post op patients using ERAS protocol.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Cared for patients pre/post bariatric surgery, TURP surgery, Nephrectomies, pacemaker placements, Hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and abdominal surgeries
- Implemented ERAS protocol pre/post op
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Documented in EPIC EMR
- Cared for 4 to 5 tele and med/surg patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lawrenceburg, KY05.2018
Skills
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Chest Tubes
- Perioperative Nursing
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Skagit valley hospital (Aureus Medical)
04.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Nurse
University of Virginnia hospital ( AYA)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Clinical Agency
08.2023 - 12.2023
Travel NURSE
Aureus Medical (Asante)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Nurse
Health Carousel (Scotland Memorial)
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical (Norton Downtown Hospital)
11.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Nurse
Malone Solutions ( Baptist Health Lexington)
12.2019 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2018 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
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