AMANDA KUNZER, BSN, RN
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated, hard-working nurse with a passion for the pediatric population. I'm excited to be in a school setting and develop relationships with school staff, students, and their families. I'm committed to learning new skill sets that are found in the different school environments. I also look forward to the challenge that COVID-19 is currently having on the MSDLT school system.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Staff Nurse
Community Health Network
02.2021 - Current
- Worked in the Community North COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Mixed, drew up and administered Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Determined whether patients met FDA, CDC and Indiana State Board of Health's criteria. After obtaining consent, administered all three manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine via IM injection, modifying technique based on patient size and age using appropriate needle length and gauge. Monitored all patient responses for minimum of 15 minutes after administration; looking specifically for signs of anaphylaxis. Advised patients of potential side effects, methods to resolve side effects and reasons to notify a physician. Documented all medications in state website, Zotec.
- Clinic site was at one time within Community North Hospital then a drive through approach, followed by collaboration with a family practice office until closing on 12/23/2021. The clinic still utilizes a mobile approach; having set up clinics in places of business, community parks, universities/colleges and school district offices.
- To date, the Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics have successfully vaccinated 500K patients ages 5 and up. This number includes first doses, second doses, third doses and boosters of all three manufacturers.
RN, Floor Nurse
Riley Hospital For Children, IU Health
06.2001 - 02.2013
- Worked on a preschool age-based unit with patients on all physician service lines.
- Worked on a cardiac step-down unit with pediatric patients aged newborn to adult. Cared for some adult-aged patients due to physician knowledge of pediatric diagnoses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including observation patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IM injections, IM and central access and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with LVADs, heart transplants, heart failure, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart defects, post op, and post catheterization.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians, residents, medical students, therapists and child life specialists to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up arterial lines, PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Gained Partner status in IU Health's career advancement program.
- Served on Family Centered Care Committee.
- Performed post discharge follow-up phone calls.
- Oriented and mentored new hires and new graduates.
- Maintained BLS, PALS, CPN, and auto-safety certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2001
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient & Family Communication
- Medication/Treatment Preparation & Administration
- Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Needs Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
Indiana License Number
28151143A
Timeline
RN, Staff Nurse
Community Health Network
02.2021 - Current
RN, Floor Nurse
Riley Hospital For Children, IU Health
06.2001 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University