Amanda Hackett
Oak Ridge,NJ
Summary
Compassionate public health professional with proven experience and readiness for impactful roles. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a strong ability to collaborate across disciplines to meet evolving needs. Skilled in building trust with diverse populations, developing effective communications strategies, and navigating healthcare systems. I am ready to achieve an impactful role with a strong focus on achieving results, supporting organization initiatives, and contributing to success as a dedicated team player. I am eager to advance into leadership opportunities that drive health and wellness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Jefferson Township Health Department
10.2021 - Current
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Supported individuals living with chronic illnesses by providing self-management education and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts and coordinating healthcare resources.
- Conducted research studies contributing to a better understanding of public health issues in the community.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
- Contributed to the development of local policies aimed at addressing public health concerns such as substance abuse or communicable diseases.
- Provided oversight for public health team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery of high-quality care services.
Outpatient Infusion Nurse-RN, BSN, OCN
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
08.2011 - 10.2021
- Administration of injections and IV infusions to patients who need antibiotics, IVIG, iron, chemotherapy and blood products
- Education provided to patients and families regarding their treatment and possible side effects
- Provide skilled direct nursing care to all patients in the infusion department
- Utilization and monitoring of peripheral lines, PICC lines and central lines
- Stock clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Monitor patients for infusion and hypersensitivity reactions
- Use of a code cart and emergency protocols
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Paper and computer documenting and charting
- Participate in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
Infusion Nurse-RN, BSN, OCN
Regional Cancer Care Associates, Pompton Plains
07.2009 - 10.2021
- Chemotherapy infusion nurse providing direct patient care and family care
- Education and promotion of health and wellness
- Education on cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy drugs to help patients and families better understand possible side effects, how and when to report side effects, nutritional support, emotional support
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Implement providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications and monitor IV sites
- Troubleshot and resolved vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments
- Mix medications in a chemical hood for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, IVIG, and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications and NCCN guidelines
- Apply strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages with 2 RNs before administration to patients
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular chemotherapy medications, close observation of patient and vital signs, monitor patients for infusion reactions and hypersensitivity reactions
- Respond to emergency situations, use of a code cart and emergency medications, and life saving interventions
- Assess patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions, observations and concerns to report to the doctor
- Execute appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Utilize electronic health record systems to chart and document all treatments and therapies to patients
- Comply with HIPPA protocols
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team
- Participate in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
- Order and manage chemotherapy drugs within a locked nucleus with strict control
- Stock and order supplies
- Training and mentoring new employees
- Oversee and provide direction and support to nursing staff in the infusion room and pharmacy when the nurse manager is not available
- Able to access resources for education on new drugs and/or policies
4 West Medical/Surgical/Oncology Nurse and Float
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
09.2006 - 08.2011
- Staff nurse providing direct patient care, promote health and wellness while practicing the nurses code of ethics and respecting the values of an individual
- Patient educator, preceptor to new employees
- Nursing care plan development, complete physical assessment, obtain medical history, obtain vital signs
- Medication administration in the form of oral, injection, and IV routes
- Blood transfusions, infection control/standard precautions, assessment of lab values, bedside blood sugar checks, laboratory specimen collections, oxygen administration and monitoring, foley catheter/straight catheter/rectal tube insertion, chest/NC/gastronomy tubes, monitor intake and output, wound care and assessment, utilization of the wound vac, pre and post-surgery assessments, assist in minor bedside surgeries and sterile procedures, care and assessment of central lines and PICC lines, patient transfer skills, administrative procedures, comply with policies and procedures
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services
- Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to all patients in the out department
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas
Education
Mater of Public Health - Public Health
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ05.2006
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice
Berdan Institute
Totowa, NJ05.1998
Diploma - undefined
Vernon Township High School
01.1996
Skills
- CPR/BLS Certified-Renewed 6/2023
- CITI Research Training
- Public Health Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Immunization administration and compliance
- Communicable Disease Investigation and Reporting
- Infection Prevention and Control Strategies
- Health Policy Interpretation & Implementation
- Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Stakeholder Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cross-Sector Collaboration with Local Government
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse-New Jersey
- CPR/BLS Certified -RENEWED 6/2023
- CITI Research Training 2
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Jefferson Township Health Department
10.2021 - Current
Outpatient Infusion Nurse-RN, BSN, OCN
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
08.2011 - 10.2021
Infusion Nurse-RN, BSN, OCN
Regional Cancer Care Associates, Pompton Plains
07.2009 - 10.2021
4 West Medical/Surgical/Oncology Nurse and Float
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
09.2006 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice
Berdan Institute
Diploma - undefined
Vernon Township High School
Mater of Public Health - Public Health
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Elizabeth
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