Amanda Kempel
Lanark,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, critical thinking, and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality direct patient care and advocating for patient needs in fast-paced telemetry and ICU environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit/Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Health FHN Hospital
Freeport, IL
01.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create and implement patient care plans that addressed individual needs.
- Managed complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for enhanced patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted them according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Participated in quality improvement activities to elevate standards of care for ICU patients, contributing to better patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarke College
Dubuque, IA05-2006
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- ACLS certification
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Medical documentation
- Bedside procedures
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit/Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Health FHN Hospital
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarke College