Epic
Amanda Hinkle
Flat Rock,MI
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in the medical field. Eager to leverage skills and abilities to deliver exceptional patient care. Known for highly organized nature and adeptness in time management, consistently completing tasks efficiently and effectively. Committed to continuously enhancing patient outcomes through excellence and extensive knowledge. Seeking to contribute expertise to esteemed organization in the role of a Registered Nurse.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Radiology Mammography
Henry Ford Health System
01.2022 - Current
- Communicate with doctors via IDX and EPIC
- Educate patient’s of mammogram and ultrasound guided biopsies
- Inform patients of benign/high risk results
- Assist with biopsies per Radiologists needs
- Prepare procedure rooms for Radiologists
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Contact and schedule patient’s for recommended imaging/appointments
- Monitor puncture site post biopsy for any concerns
- Consult with staff regarding patient care and needs
- Accurately document visit in EPIC
- Maintain a sterile field
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Rivergate Health Care Center
02.2020 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Health System
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Administered medication, IV therapy, and treatments
- Taught patients appropriate and required care for at-home recovery after discharge
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Maintained accurate and detailed records in EPIC for patient treatments and status updates, as well as unit activities
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Isolated and treated infected individuals to contain spread of infection
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rivergate Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Discussed patient care and discharge instructions and fielded family members' questions before releasing patients
- Documented patient progress, medication administration, and nursing care using medical charts
- Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies, and new team members in organizational policies and care standards
- Administered medications per physicians' orders to in-patient and out-patient patients
- Observed HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes
Nursing Assistant
Rivergate Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Supported patients with daily activities and attended to personal hygiene needs
- Took vital sign readings and recorded measurements by documenting temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Helped patients dress, undress, and complete personal grooming routines to maximize safety and prevent falling
- Completed range of motion exercises with patients to improve abilities and overall wellness
- Fed patients and helped individuals with self-feeding limitations
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Maumee, Oh12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Detroit Business Institute
Riverview, MI12.2016
Skills
- Patient management
- Wound care
- Clinical decision making
- Patient care coordination
- Task prioritization
- Infectious diseases
- Discharge planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient consultation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- BLS instructor
- Respirator fitting
Software
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Radiology Mammography
Henry Ford Health System
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Health System
04.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Rivergate Health Care Center
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rivergate Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 02.2020
Nursing Assistant
Rivergate Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Detroit Business Institute
- BLS
- BLS instructor
- Respirator fitting
Associate Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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