AMANDA HENLEY
Register,Georgia
Summary
- Highly skilled career professional with 30 years of practical experience in hospice and hospital care environments.
- Calm and level-headed with ability to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
- Established in patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.
- Skilled in Electronic Medical Records, managing daily patient volume including appointment scheduling, and patient referral.
- Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
- Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments and prioritize workload
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families, members, and providers.
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule daily activities for the most efficient use of time.
- Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects
- Ability to implement process improvements
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assessment Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Statesboro, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments to evaluate health needs and concerns.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Implement infection control protocols in assessment procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conduct initial patient assessments and screenings to determine medical needs.
- Document patient medical histories accurately and completely for review by the physician or other healthcare personnel.
Staff Registered Nurse
Ogeechee Area Hospice
Statesboro, Georgia
10.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate patient care in hospice settings for individuals with terminal illnesses.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure comfort and safety.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate hands-on training sessions for nursing students in clinical settings.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments and practical demonstrations.
- Mentor students on professional practices and ethical standards in healthcare.
- Provide feedback to students to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participate in faculty meetings to discuss program improvements and student needs.
- Supervise students during hands-on training sessions in the lab setting.
- Provide feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Use individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Registered Nurse
Ogeechee Area Hospice
Statesboro, USA
08.2005 - 09.2021
- (Inpatient/Home Care)
- Provided compassionate patient care in hospice settings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated families on patient conditions and end-of-life care options.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to the team.
- Supported emotional needs of patients and their families during transitions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Statesboro, USA
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in a safe and compassionate manner.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
Progressive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Evans Memorial Hospital
Claxton, USA
12.1999 - 04.2004
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse
Bulloch Memorial Hospital
Statesboro, USA
07.1996 - 12.1999
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridements.
- Implemented infection control practices throughout the unit in accordance with established guidelines.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained an environment conducive to providing safe quality care within regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Created detailed progress notes in the electronic medical record system.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart
Statesboro, USA
12.1992 - 07.1996
- Prepared and dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Maintained accurate medication inventory and organized stock.
- Assisted customers with prescription inquiries and medication information.
- Processed prescription orders accurately using pharmacy software systems.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and side effects.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-1996
Minor - Sociology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
- Direct patient care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Nursing documentation
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
References
- Laurie Jones RN, BSN, (912) 678-1278
- Vannesa Ramirez RN, MSN, Executive Director of Ogeechee Area Hospice, (912) 648-2949
- Monica Pacheco-Diaz RN, Director of Emergency Services at Evan Memorial Hospital, (912) 601-4789
Credentials
Georgia, Professional Nursing License, 07/15/96, BLS Certification, 01/02/26
Timeline
Surgical Assessment Nurse
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Ogeechee Area Hospice
10.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Ogeechee Technical College
01.2024 - Current
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Registered Nurse
Ogeechee Area Hospice
08.2005 - 09.2021
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2004 - 06.2005
Progressive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Evans Memorial Hospital
12.1999 - 04.2004
Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse
Bulloch Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 12.1999
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart
12.1992 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Minor - Sociology
Georgia Southern University