Amanda Lennex
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Shelbyville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 18 years of diverse clinical experience in neuro trauma and medical-surgical units as well as long term care. Skilled in direct patient care and advanced wound management, consistently implementing best practices to improve patient safety and outcomes. Trained for EMU patients. Experience with tracheostomy, urostomy, ileostomy, Gtubes and colostomy care.
1
Certificate
18
Years of experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Worked on Neuro Trauma unit 2 years as staff, and 1 year as travel
- NIHS certified, trained for EMU patients, trained for trach management
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on clinical procedures and workflows.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Travel Registered Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Certified NIHS, worked on stroke and nuero trauma units
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare providers.
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound dressing changes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year 8 Months- Started on Covid observational med surg unit
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted in implementing infection control protocols to enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse
- Worked on every unit in facility with up to 36 patients, including memory care, rehab, and long term care residents.
- Responsible for daily wound care and weekly measurements and documentation. Including wound vacs
- Assisted in daily activities including meal assist, bathing, transferring and toileting.
Registered Nurse
- Administered patient medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions and communication with physicians.
Registered Nurse
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient assessment and care delivery protocols.
Registered Nurse
- Progressed from certified nursing assistant to registered nurse over 3 years, gaining foundational patient care experience.
- Assisted with wound care rounds, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of excellence in care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Various IV catherter management
Advanced wound care including wound vac and assessments
Direct patient care
Seizure management
Tracheostomy care
Wound drain management
GT/ GJTube management
Diabetes management
Ileostomy
colostomy
urostomy care
Experience with peritoneal dialysis
Certification
NIHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2026
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vista Medical Center
03.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Lexington Health Care
2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Grove at the Lake
2016 - 2017
Registered Nurse
Libertyville Manor
2012 - 2016
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2005 - 2012
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing