AMANDA J SHARPENSTEEN
Longview,Washington
Summary
Compassionate RN Staff Nurse with expertise in delivering high-quality patient care and developing tailored nursing plans. Proficient in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed advocate for patient rights, ensuring comfort and satisfaction for patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
DaVita
Battle Ground, Washington
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care practices for optimal health.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Relief House Supervisor
Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversee Patient care coverage by coordinating staffing
- Monitoring patient flow through the hospital
- Responds to all emergencies
- Supervising and supporting clinical staff
- Conflict resolution
- Responsible for communication and updating information across departments
- Report and communicates with senior/executive management
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2025
- Supervised nursing unit operations, ensuring effective patient care and task delegation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in high-pressure environments.
- Identified patient needs and changes in condition, communicating effectively with providers.
- Maintained confidentiality and documented patient information accurately in electronic records.
- Fostered open communication among staff, mediating disputes to promote collaboration.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
LPN Clinical Instructor
Regional Center for Border Health
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide leadership and positive role modeling for students
- Collaborating with nursing faculty to develop and evaluate course curriculum and learning support
- Implement and evaluate strategies for improved student success
- Provide guidance and instruction to clinical nursing students on safe and evidence-based care
- Demonstrate strong clinical expertise and knowledge to effectively assess and evaluate student performance in the clinical setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College
05.2018
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Patient assessment and care
- Hemodialysis and medication administration
- Infection control strategies
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical supervision and leadership
- Emergency response planning
- Effective communication skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Patient education initiatives
- Team collaboration and support
- Problem solving abilities
- Time management expertise
- Diabetes management strategies
- Quality improvement processes
- Clinical judgment and decision-making
- Medication and IV therapy administration
- Patient safety protocols
- Direct patient care practices
- Clinical research implementation
Certification
• Registered Nurse, AzRN21540, 06/26/18, 23560028
Registerd Nurse (Wa) RN.RN70070164.MSL
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, 06/29
• American Heart Association BLS Provider, 12/26
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider, 06/26
• American Heart Association PALS Provider, 03/27
• Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor, 06/13/24
• X-ray License, Dental, Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Registerd Nurse (Wa) RN.RN70070164.MSL
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, 06/29
• American Heart Association BLS Provider, 12/26
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider, 06/26
• American Heart Association PALS Provider, 03/27
• Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor, 06/13/24
• X-ray License, Dental, Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Hospital Involvement
- Multidisciplinary Peer Review Committee Chair
- Infection Control Committee Member
- Charge Nurse Committee
- Patient Experience Committee
- Gemba Walk
- Covid-19 Patient and Family Education
- A3
- Kaizen Event: Emergency Department Admission Process
- Volunteer- RN skills fair, Sepsis Cart/Education, New Graduation Forum, Education Bulletin Boards, Quality Hall of fame
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
DaVita
10.2025 - Current
Relief House Supervisor
Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - 10.2025
LPN Clinical Instructor
Regional Center for Border Health
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College