Amanda Gibson
Oswego,IL
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 13 years in healthcare roles. Committed to being a highly effective team member who utilizes my clinical experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
American Health Holding
2022.12 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
RN - Charge
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
2015.12 - Current
- Care for up to 8 actively psychotic and schizophrenic adult patients.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral and intramuscular injections, and monitor responses.
- Strengthen unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Perform patient assessments and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Direct patient care activities and provide guidance and training to BHAs, BHTs and PCTs during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
RN Staff Nurse
Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
2012.07 - 2016.05
- Cared for up to 30 women battling with eating disorders, mood disorders, chemical dependency and/or trauma.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Staff Nurse
Marklund
2011.09 - 2012.06
- Cared for up to 32 adults with severe physical and developmental delays.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided tube feedings and medications, repositioning, diabetic management, performed daily assessments, and delegated to PCTs.
Patient Care Technician
Edward Hospital
2008.11 - 2011.09
- Cared for up to 16 critically ill patients, performed ADLs, transcribed physician orders, and assisted RNs as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2011
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Medical record auditing
- Process evaluation
- Employee performance
Timeline
RN Case Manager
American Health Holding
2022.12 - Current
RN - Charge
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
2015.12 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
2012.07 - 2016.05
RN Staff Nurse
Marklund
2011.09 - 2012.06
Patient Care Technician
Edward Hospital
2008.11 - 2011.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of DuPage