Amanda Gressel
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 16 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Honor Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Coordination
- Family Education
- Quality Improvement
- Evidence-based medicine
- Patient Safety
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year at St. Joseph's Medical Hospital-May 2019
- First Board Mentee for American Association of Neuroscience Nursing-August 2018-2020
Certification
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse-October 2016
Professional Association
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional licensure
- State of Arizona Professional Nurse License (RN) #152882.
Expires 4/1/2028
- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
Expires 12/2025
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Honor Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
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