Open To Work
Amanda Horton
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Virginia Beach,VA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Legal Nurse ConsultantRegistered Nurse - ICU DepartmentRegistered Nurse - ICU DepartmentFamily Birth Center - Registered NurseRegistered Nurse
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programs
Results-driven Registered Nurse specializing in critical care, delivering comprehensive patient assessments and interventions for complex conditions. Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams as a charge nurse, enhancing patient outcomes through precise care management and mentoring of new staff.
1
Certification
26
Years of experience
Work History
Legal Nurse Consultant
5 Months
Self-employeed - Virginia Beach, VA | 03.2026 - Current
- Analyzed medical records for legal cases to provide expert insights.
- Reviewed medical records to identify patient care issues and evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Analyzed medical data to determine if there was a deviation from accepted standards of care.
- Reviewed case files to identify relevant healthcare standards and practices.
- Provided legal team and clients with information and definitions for medical terminology.
- Collaborated with attorneys to devise strategies for clearly presenting complex medical concepts during trials.
- Reviewed medical records to pinpoint patient care issues and assess quality of care delivered.
- Developed case summaries for attorneys to use as evidence during trial.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop effective strategies for presenting complex medical concepts in an understandable manner during trials.
- Provided guidance on how best to present complicated medical evidence before a judge or jury.
- Collected medical records and evidence to organize case information for lawyers.
- Analyzed medical data to identify deviations from accepted standards of care.
Registered Nurse - ICU Department
1 Year 5 Months
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - Chesapeake, VA | 03.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care on patients needing intensive care including septic shock, cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure
- Prioritize nursing care based on assessment and identifying needs of patient
- Assess and monitor patients mechanical ventilation needs
- Assess and determine patient’s needs during Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Monitor paralytic medications and titrate drips to maintain Train of 4/BIS monitor
- Administer medications determined by patient’s condition
- Performs initial assessments on admissions as well as continuing assessments and observation on a 17 bed unit
- Prioritize nursing care based an assessment and identifying needs of patient
- Provide assistance to the physician during procedures while monitoring patient’s needs
- Serves as a charge nurse with a proven ability to lead and manage a team
- Trained new staff members, providing guidance to both experienced nurses and new graduates.
- Ensures 100% accuracy and completeness while documenting patient conditions, patient changes, medications given and any procedures performed
- Led and managed a team as a charge nurse, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Oversaw patient discharges, ensuring compliance with EMTALA documentation requirements
Registered Nurse - ICU Department
5 Years 9 Months
Maryview Medical Center - Portsmouth, VA | 05.2019 - 02.2025
- Provide direct patient care on patients needing intensive care including septic shock, cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure
- Assisted in Code Blue situations, stabilizing patients and executing emergency protocols for timely interventions.
- Evaluated and monitored patients' mechanical ventilation requirements in an intensive care setting.
- Monitor paralytic medications and titrate drips to maintain Train of 4/BIS monitor
- Assess and determine patient’s needs during Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Prioritized nursing care based on assessments and identified patient needs to ensure effective treatment.
- Performed initial assessments on admissions and continued assessments for patients on a 17-bed unit.
- Ensure 100% accuracy and completeness while documenting patient conditions, patient changes, medications given and any procedures performed
- Assist physician during procedures, ensuring patient needs were monitored and addressed.
- Precepted new staff members, both experienced and new graduates.
- Oversaw team operations as charge nurse, facilitating patient care and supporting nursing staff to uphold high standards.
Family Birth Center - Registered Nurse
2 Years
Maryview Medical Center - Portsmouth, VA | 05.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide care and guidance for expectant mothers during labor, birth and postpartum care. Including monitoring contractions, and fetal heart tones
- Performed cervical exams to assess labor progression and determine necessary interventions.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries and procedures, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes for mother and baby
- Functioned as circulating nurse in OR for cesarean deliveries, coordinating patient care and supporting surgical team
- Assisted anesthesia team during epidural placement by preparing equipment and ensuring patient comfort.
Registered Nurse
2 Months
Virginia Beach Health and Rehab Facility - Virginia Beach, VA | 02.2017 - 04.2017
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications to patients
- Maintained patient care by monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal health status
- Perform phlebotomy
- Monitored and maintained PICC lines to ensure proper function and minimize infection risk
- Monitor surgical sites
- Monitor and treat decubitus ulcers
- Monitored and treated decubitus ulcers to promote healing and prevent complications
- Maintain all aspects of documentation
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
1 Year 2 Months
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center - Portsmouth, VA | 12.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted in all aspects of patient care, assessing vital signs and monitoring abnormal heart rates to ensure timely interventions
- Executed venipuncture procedures to collect blood samples
- Start and monitor IVs
- Start and monitor IVs
- Performed Point of Care functions, including EKG, to support rapid diagnosis and treatment
- Fitted orthopedic braces and splints for patients
- Monitored stroke patients, providing critical support for timely treatment and recovery
- Perform phlebotomy
- Assisted in all aspects of patient care including Assess vital signs, monitor abnormal heart rates
Licensed Practical Nurse Educator
1 Year 11 Months
Bon Secours Medical Group - Chesapeake, VA | 05.2013 - 04.2015
- Trained new LPNs on patient care protocols and Epic system to enhance clinical competency.
- Conducted monthly orientation and medication and immunization classes for new employees.
- Conducted monthly orientations and classes on medication administration and immunizations to ensure compliance and enhance employee knowledge.
- Evaluation of all Point of care skills including EKGs
- Conducted educational sessions on diabetes and hypertension to improve patient awareness.
- Managed scheduling and task prioritization in physician office to streamline workflow.
- Managed scheduling and prioritized tasks in physician office to optimize workflow and improve patient care delivery.
- Monthly chart audits of physician practices
- Performed follow-up on JACHO training and implementation to ensure compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 11 Months
Bon Secours Amelia Medical Associates - Norfolk, VA | 06.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed immunization processes for diverse patient demographics, focusing on safety and efficacy.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure
- Performed Point-of-Care functions correctly and efficiently
- Drew up steroid injections for various muscular injuries
- Applied orthopedic devices to stabilize and protect injured areas
- Upheld strict infection control standards
- Trained and evaluated student LPNs, strengthening their clinical skills and preparedness for practice
- Executed prior authorizations for procedures and medications, facilitating timely patient care
- Maintained pain management protocols to improve patient comfort and support recovery
Manager
9 Years 3 Months
Aveda Corporation - Norfolk, VA | 10.2000 - 01.2010
- Led team to consistently meet service level expectations through focused direction
- Coached team members to achieve performance targets and develop key skillsets
- Coached team members to meet performance targets and improve skillsets
- Delegated work and projects to recognize and strengthen the skills and talents of others
- Developed measurable objectives aligned with company goals and timelines
- Created innovative methods that improved product and service delivery for customers
- Managed team service efforts to drive sales focus and enhance customer experience
- Ensured timely completion of all required paperwork to support operations.
- Completed six month and yearly performance evaluations
- Maintained weekly and bi-yearly inventory results
- Followed established cash management procedures and point of sale security protocols
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Aspen University - Denver, Colorado
01-2025
Bachelor of Nursing
Aspen University - Denver, Colorado
01-2024
Associate’s degree - Registered Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach, Virginia
01-2015
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach, Virginia
01-2013
Diploma - Social Work and Social Psychology
Stratford Career Institute - Washington, DC
01-2004
GPA: Graduated with highest Honors
Skills
Legal documentation
Medical record analysis
Summary preparation
Report analysis
Case review
Critical care documentation
Clinical decision making
Emergency response
Certification
- Legal Nurse Consultant, 2026
- Member of Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society, 2025
- Bon Secours Mercy Health Exemplary Professional Practice Award recipient, 2023
- Bon Secours DAISY Award recipient, 2017
- NCLEX RN, 11/01/15
- NCLEX LPN, 05/01/11
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification, 02/01/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, 07/01/27
- Diploma in Social Work and Social Psychology, Stratford Career Institute, Washington, DC, 2004
Timeline
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self-employeed
03.2026 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse - ICU Department
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse - ICU Department
Maryview Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2025Read more
Family Birth Center - Registered Nurse
Maryview Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019Read more
Registered Nurse
Virginia Beach Health and Rehab Facility
02.2017 - 04.2017Read more
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
12.2015 - 02.2017Read more
Licensed Practical Nurse Educator
Bon Secours Medical Group
05.2013 - 04.2015Read more
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bon Secours Amelia Medical Associates
06.2011 - 05.2013Read more
Manager
Aveda Corporation
10.2000 - 01.2010Read more
Stratford Career Institute - Diploma, Social Work and Social Psychology
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Medical Careers Institute - Diploma, Licensed Practical Nursing
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Medical Careers Institute - Associate’s degree, Registered Nursing
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Aspen University - Bachelor of Nursing,
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Aspen University - Master of Science, Nursing
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