Amanda Hardy
North Ridgeville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and advocacy, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Skilled in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication, effectively managing challenging situations to promote healing and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
07.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Arden Courts Memory Care
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Contributed to the development of individualized care plans by observing patient behavior patterns and reporting observations to the nursing staff.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike OhioSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Seizure management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- NIH certification
- BLS
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
07.2016 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Arden Courts Memory Care
05.2011 - 07.2015
Ursuline College
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