Amanda Hamill
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Proficient, organized and self-driven professional nurse with 18 years of clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Skilled at multitasking, working independently or as part of team and adapting to changes in environment. Demonstrates excellent time management skills and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new hires in operating room
- Assisted as Charge Nurse/ Facilitator
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Circulated General OR cases
- Assisted as Scrub Nurse in General OR cases
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Precepted new hires
- Assisted as Evening/ Weekend Charge Nurse
Stroke Coordinator
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Conducted regular chart audits to ensure compliance with national stroke care standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans, promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
- Responsible for providing education to staff and patients
- Established strong relationships with local EMS providers to improve pre-hospital stroke care and expedite treatment times.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in care of patients suffering from neurological/ neurosurgical conditions
- Assisted in care of overflow medical/surgical/ telemetry patients
- Contributed to multidisciplinary rounds discussions by sharing relevant nursing assessment findings with the healthcare team for collaborative decision making.
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, evaluation, and adjustments to nursing interventions.
- Precepted new hires
- Assisted as Charge Nurse
Professional Staff Nurse- Neuro Critical Care
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and coordinating multiple patient assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Millenia Medical Staffing
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Acute Care Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 07.2013
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, Long- Term Care
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough resident's assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for residents '' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Trained as Night Shift Supervisor
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long- Term Care
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted as Charge Nurse
- Facilitated efficient communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Mennonite University
Lancaster, PA08-2014
Associate of Science -
Lancaster General College of Nursing
Lancaster, PA05-2012
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA08-2006
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Adaptive to change
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- Patient/ Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Preceptor
- EMR
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
01.2020 - 03.2022
Stroke Coordinator
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2018 - 12.2019
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
04.2017 - 07.2018
Professional Staff Nurse- Neuro Critical Care
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
Millenia Medical Staffing
11.2014 - 12.2015
Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Acute Care Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse, Long- Term Care
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
07.2012 - 11.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long- Term Care
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Mennonite University
Associate of Science -
Lancaster General College of Nursing
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
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