Amanda Howard
Summary
Experienced RN with a robust background in correctional and mental health nursing at Wellpath, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing patient care through comprehensive health assessments and effective behavioral management. Proven track record in improving medical record accuracy and patient outcomes, underpinned by a strong foundation in pharmacology and psychiatric nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
10.2022 - Current
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of inmate health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Played an integral role in maintaining institutional accreditation by ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare standards, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to correctional facilities.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments to inmates as prescribed.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Wellpath Recovery Solutions
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as ordered by the physician.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Supported newly licensed nurses in their orientation process by serving as a preceptor and providing guidance on clinical practice within mental health nursing.
RN, CVICU
HSA
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Prevented errors in medication administration by diligently adhering to the "five rights" of medication safety, right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans for CVICU patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by regularly participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units by coordinating transfers and providing thorough handoff reports to receiving nurses.
- Contributed to reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care coordination for CVICU patients.
- Safeguarded the mental wellbeing of patients by assessing for delirium, implementing non-pharmacological interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to address underlying causes.
Education
MSN - Psychiatry
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2021
Skills
- Support and education
- Clinical judgment
- Detoxification support
- MAT Program
- Physical assessments and health assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Behavioral Management
- Policy Adherence
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Intake and discharge
- Student Precepting
Veteran served in the Army 82nd airborne
Supply sergeant with excellent leadership skills and communication.
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
10.2022 - Current
RN, CVICU
HSA
03.2021 - 09.2022
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Wellpath Recovery Solutions
02.2021 - 03.2022
MSN - Psychiatry
Walden University
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Keiser University