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Amanda Hopper

Milton,WI

Summary

Dedicated and skilled emergency room nurse with 23 years of experience in high pressure healthcare environments. Adept at providing efficient quality care in emergencies. Proven success in managing critical cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a commitment to maintaining high standards of nursing practice.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ED Charge Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-ED
07.2011 - Current
  • Mentors junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Manages high pressure situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
  • Improves ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
  • Assessed staffing needs proactively, adjusting schedules to meet fluctuating patient volumes effectively.
  • Promoted a supportive work environment by addressing staff concerns and maintaining open communication channels.

Registered Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-ED
09.2009 - 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Fort Memorial Hospital ED
06.2006 - 01.2011

ED Charge Nurse

Mercy Hospital-ED
05.2005 - 08.2009
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
  • Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
  • Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making, resulting in better patient outcomes during their emergency visit.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital-ED
05.2004 - 08.2009

Emergency Room Technician

Mercy Hospital-ED
06.2002 - 05.2004
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-1997

Skills

  • Compassion
  • Patience
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Respect
  • Sensitivity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Patient Care
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Triage and Assessment
  • Patient Advocacy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac life Support
  • PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS-Basic Life Support
  • TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Cirriculum
  • CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

Languages

Haitian Creole
Limited Working

Timeline

ED Charge Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-ED
07.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-ED
09.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fort Memorial Hospital ED
06.2006 - 01.2011

ED Charge Nurse

Mercy Hospital-ED
05.2005 - 08.2009

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital-ED
05.2004 - 08.2009

Emergency Room Technician

Mercy Hospital-ED
06.2002 - 05.2004

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blackhawk Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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