Amanda Hamilton
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic registered nurse with over two years of valuable experience in emergency room and hospice nursing. Excited to leverage skills and expertise in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients and those nearing the end of life. Seeking new healthcare opportunities to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home RN CM
VITAS Healthcare
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed caseload of 20-25 patients and evaluated them in their homes weekly to 3x/week to assess their physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual home care needs
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients such as pain control and wound care as well as education/instruction to patients and their caregivers according to the home hospice plan of care
- Appropriately identified and utilized resources, and referrals including PT, OT, HHA, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults
- Supervised nursing tasks delegated to Home Hospice Aides, LPN/LVNs, contracted RNs, and volunteers per the plan of care
- Completed paper documentation at the time of the event while at the patient's bedside unless otherwise directed
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary meetings with social workers, physicians, chaplains, home health aides, and leadership to discuss the plan of care for each patient
- Received 10+ recognitions while employed from patient families, VITAS staff, agency staff, and leadership regarding the care I provided to patients.
Emergency Department RN
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered top-quality emergency nursing care within a Primary Stroke Center ER while simultaneously monitoring up to 4-6 high acuity patients, ensuring prompt intervention and stabilization
- Nominated for two Daisy Awards for excellence in patient care twice in one year, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and trust
- Earned three 'brain' awards on separate occasions for early recognition and TNK administration in stroke patients in less than 30 minutes from the time of arrival
- Utilized all certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, and NIHSS Stroke Scale to provide emergency nursing support
- Performed triage assessments by obtaining health histories and performing ongoing physical and mental status exams while expediting medical treatment
- Administered critical IV medications in emergency situations including blood products, vasopressors, TNK, RSI medications, narcotics, and antibiotics
Emergency Department Scribe
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Documented and worked privately for Emergency Room physicians, providing fast and accurate patient charts, documenting history and present illnesses, physical assessments, review of systems, physician phone calls and consults as well as pulling through results including radiology, lab results, and EKGs
Nurse Intern Telemetry Unit
Bravera Health Seven Rivers
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided care to a wide variety of patients on a telemetry floor while working alongside registered nurses and observing medication administration
- Checked off on multiple skills such as IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, Central Venous Catheter removal, use of Alaris Pump, EKG administration, wound care, etc
- Documented patient vital signs, intake and output, daily weights, and care provided
Emergency Department Chief Scribe
Advent Health Ocala and Timber Ridge ER
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Documented and worked privately for Emergency Room physicians, providing fast and accurate patient charts, documenting history and present illnesses, physical assessments, review of systems, physician phone calls and consults as well as pulling through results including radiology, lab results, and EKGs
- Performed the role of chief scribe such as training new scribes and making the monthly schedule for staff
Education
ADN Program - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL06.2022
Coursework toward ADN - Nursing
Central Florida Community College
Ocala, FL08.2015
Skills
- Exceptional work ethic
- Excellent team member and Fast, motivated learner
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
- Very organized and detail-focused
- IV Management and blood collection
- Skilled in critical care medication titration
- Home health nursing/EOL management
- Foley catheter placement and CBI administration
- Blood product administration
- Skilled in early recognition of sepsis and stroke
- Well-versed in the use of ZOLL AED to defibrillate and pace patients
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing, 08/02/22, 07/2026, #9606159
- ALS & BLS CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 09/2024, 09/2026
- PALS Certification, American Heart Association, 09/2024, 09/2026
- ENPC Certification, Emergency Nurses Association, 10/2022, 10/2026
- TNCC Certification, Emergency Nurses Association, 10/2022, 10/2026
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification, American Academy of CME, 09/2024, 09/2025
Timeline
Home RN CM
VITAS Healthcare
03.2024 - 11.2024
Emergency Department RN
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2024
Nurse Intern Telemetry Unit
Bravera Health Seven Rivers
04.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Department Chief Scribe
Advent Health Ocala and Timber Ridge ER
04.2019 - 06.2021
Emergency Department Scribe
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2022
Coursework toward ADN - Nursing
Central Florida Community College
ADN Program - Nursing
Rasmussen University