Amanda Lambert
Solana Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective pain management and de-escalation techniques. Skilled in trauma nursing and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-stress environments. Committed to delivering holistic care that addresses individual needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri City Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Salt Lake City Regional
07.2022 - 09.2022
- 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.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Green Valley Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Desert Springs Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Miami Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development within the field of trauma nursing.
- Contributed to positive work atmosphere by building trusting relationships with colleagues from various departments, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, self-care, and medication management to encourage successful recoveries.
- Delivered exceptional pain management by assessing individual needs and administering medications according to prescribed protocols while carefully monitoring side effects or adverse reactions.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of trauma care through participation in professional organizations, conferences, seminars, and relevant certification programs.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing supplies, maintaining equipment readiness, and assisting with emergency procedures as needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, providing emotional support, and creating a comfortable environment during their stay in the trauma center.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing individualized discharge plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and execution, resulting in better patient experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03-2016
Skills
- Critical care experience
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- De-escalation techniques
- Pain management techniques
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Trauma nursing core course
- Emergency nursing pediatric course
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Stroke care certification
- IV insertion and management
- Emergency triage
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical care nursing
- Pain management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Salt Lake City Regional
07.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri City Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Green Valley Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Desert Springs Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Miami Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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