Amanda Hollingworth
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented team player seeking a new job to expand her experience and grow in her professional field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital Texsan
06.2022 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
- Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05.2022
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Life Support
- End of life care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Honest and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- IV setup
Certification
- ALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Hospital Texsan
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University