Amanda Gill
Coal City,IL
Summary
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Management Specialist
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
06.2022 - Current
- Report problems and concerns to management.
- Review and maintain regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of current processes.
- Perform chart abstractions to submit to CMS as required.
- Conduct Root Cause Analyses on identified quality issues.
- Develop and implement procedures to meet CMS standards.
- Conduct data review and follow LEAN practices to find solutions.
House Supervisor
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient admissions and bed placement.
- Provided administration representation during after hour shifts.
- Served as a learning resource for hospital staff.
- Assisted all hospital departments with difficult IV insertions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and managers to promote high quality patient care.
- Scheduled surgeries and utilized call teams after hours.
Medical Surgical and Pediatric Charge Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
03.2009 - 12.2018
- Served as a leader on the unit to foster teamwork.
- Responsible for bed assignment and patient assignment to staff.
- Educated patients, families, and staff on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted and educated staff on wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Ensured staff performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Surgical and Pediatric Staff Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
09.2002 - 03.2009
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2002
High School Diploma -
Coal City High School
Coal City, IL05.1998
Skills
- Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- IV Management
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Bedside Procedures
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Compile Data
- Patient Safety
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Quality Management Specialist
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
06.2022 - Current
House Supervisor
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
12.2018 - 06.2022
Medical Surgical and Pediatric Charge Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
03.2009 - 12.2018
Medical Surgical and Pediatric Staff Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
09.2002 - 03.2009
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
High School Diploma -
Coal City High School