AMANDA LANDON THORNTON

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. If selected for Georgia Southwestern University's BSN program, It will afford me the opportunity to continue to build on my education, skills, and provide hope to others who may also be looking to return to school.

• Gathered donations for a non-profit food kitchen and bath house in order to help provide community members with home cooked meals, warm showers, and a place to do laundry.
• Made coordinated efforts with surrounding community members to provide families in need with Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
• In an effort to decrease the burden on families with children in school, donated back packs and school supplies to the local schools.
• In 2020, I started purchasing W.W.J.D. bracelets and sending them out to churches, individuals, and organizations across the world in an effort to spread the love of Jesus and bring people to know Him. To date these have gone out to over 1,500 people.
• Raised donations for a local church to help build a recovery home for Women. This home will allow Women to fight against addiction and provide a safe haven to do so.
• Raise awareness and donations for The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and St. Jude Children's Hospital.

• BLS/CPR Certification
• GA Work Ready Certified