Amanda Hill
100 County Road 818, Bryant,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a lengthy history in Hemodialysis and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families, Doctors and co-workers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Clinic Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Ringgold, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Enforced adherence with HIPAA regulations and other relevant laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out. Maintain Schedulewise
- Monitor duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Conducted frequent clinic audits to maintain safe work environment.
- Implement policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Monitor Lab results, vaccine and transplant information.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day operations and patient satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Complete care plans, working with patients, staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Staffing coverage and working to fill in where needed to maintain State requirements and provide quality patient care.
RN Clinic Manager
Chattanooga Kidney Center
Ringgold, GA
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, filling in for call ins and vacations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Perform all dialysis duties including opening, closing, water checks, and medication administration.
- Developing care plans with the IDT team.
- Implementing and evaluating corrective actions.
- Monitoring and documenting Covid, Hepatitis, Flu and Pneumonia vaccines.
- Monitoring and tracking anemia management.
- Tracking TB skin testing yearly.
- Reporting all facility changes to Medical Director, Governing Body, and CMS as needed.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis and Treatment modality options.
RN Hemodialysis, Nocturnal
Fresenius Medical Center
Fort Payne, AL
09.2011 - 03.2015
- Reviewed MD orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications as ordered.
- Monitored labs and anemia management.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported any variances\adverse reactions to care team.
- Collected pt data before, during and after treatment.
- Administered medication to all nocturnal patients as ordered.
- Assured water checks were complete per policy.
- Educate patients/families with transplant info and modality options.
- Assured documentation wa accurate and up to date.
RN Hemodialysis Nurse
DCI
Jasper, TN
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Pre and Post Treatment assessments
- Care Plans
- Medication administration and ordering of medications and supplies
- Monthly foot checks and medication reviews
- Opening and closing of clinic
- Assuring water checks were performed per policy
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, medications risks, dietary restrictions, and physician instructions/orders.
- Modality/Transplant Education.
- Crit Line and Access Flow monitoring.
LPN, Hemodialysis
DCI
Jasper, TN
11.1999 - 05.2011
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Medication administration for entire unit.
- Opening and Closing of clinic when needed.
- Foot assessments and monthly medication reviews.
- Ordering and inventory of medical supplies and medications.
- LPN Preceptor. Would also travel to other clinics to precept; East Ridge, Broad, and Dayton
LPN, PRN
North Jackson Hospital
Stevenson, AL
10.1999 - 11.1999
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
LPN Skilled Unit
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Chattanooga, TN
01.1999 - 11.1999
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05.2011
LPN - LPN
JF Drake Technical Community College
Huntsville, AL08.1999
High School Diploma -
North Sand Mountain High School
Higdon, AL05.1997
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- Hemodialysis Nurse since 11/1999
Timeline
RN, Clinic Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2022 - Current
RN Clinic Manager
Chattanooga Kidney Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
RN Hemodialysis, Nocturnal
Fresenius Medical Center
09.2011 - 03.2015
RN Hemodialysis Nurse
DCI
05.2011 - 09.2011
LPN, Hemodialysis
DCI
11.1999 - 05.2011
LPN, PRN
North Jackson Hospital
10.1999 - 11.1999
LPN Skilled Unit
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
01.1999 - 11.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
LPN - LPN
JF Drake Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
North Sand Mountain High School