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Amanda Johnson

Sylacauga,AL

Summary

As a seasoned Registered Nurse, I excel in delivering compassionate, direct patient care and sophisticated medication and IV administration. Leveraging critical thinking and patient education, I enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction, embodying a holistic approach to healthcare.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, One Day Surgery/GI Lab

Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, AL
01.2024 - 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,

Amedisys Home Health
Sylacauga, AL
11.2023 - 12.2023

Started this position with the thought that it would be very similar to hospice because I loved hospice so much. It ended up being much different and I found that it was not a good fit for me.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jackson Nurse Professionals
Montgomery, Al
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Charge Nurse

Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, AL
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Vincent’s Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Citizens Baptist Medical Center
Talladega, AL
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

Trustaff Travel Agency - Registered Nurse

Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
Anniston, AL
10.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Vincent’s Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, AL
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Amedisys Hospice
Sylacauga, AL
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, AL
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
05.2013

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse, One Day Surgery/GI Lab

Coosa Valley Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse,

Amedisys Home Health
11.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jackson Nurse Professionals
07.2023 - 11.2023

Charge Nurse

Coosa Valley Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Vincent’s Birmingham
10.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Citizens Baptist Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022

Trustaff Travel Agency - Registered Nurse

Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Vincent’s Birmingham
01.2018 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coosa Valley Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Amedisys Hospice
07.2015 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Coosa Valley Medical Center
05.2013 - 07.2015

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Central Alabama Community College
Amanda Johnson