Amanda Little
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over 8+ years of experience. Systematically build teams, maintain records and manage daily care with decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance to boost patient care outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Transplant Coordinator
HCA Florida Largo Hospital PRN
02.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Maintained detailed records of patient health information in TransChart and Meditech.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Transplant Nursing Supervisor, Liver Transplant Coordinator
Largo Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 20 nurses and support personnel.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assisted the transplant team in doubling patient referrals and transplant volume.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions, Per Diem Medical Surgical/PCU
05.2016 - 06.2017
Blake Medical Center
10.2015 - 11.2016
- N/2S Medical Surgical Unit
Staff Nurse
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2015
- T- Telemetry/Stroke
Education
Masters of Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governor’s University
Utah09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Wisconsin06.2018
Associate - Applied Science, Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Electronic Charting Expertise
- Staff Support
- Coverage Planning
- Staff Mentoring
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Training and Development
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- EMR Systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Orientation
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Accreditation Coordination
- Records Review
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
HCA Florida Largo Hospital PRN
02.2023 - Current
ED Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Transplant Nursing Supervisor, Liver Transplant Coordinator
Largo Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2023
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions, Per Diem Medical Surgical/PCU
05.2016 - 06.2017
Blake Medical Center
10.2015 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2015
Masters of Nursing - Leadership and Management
Western Governor’s University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate - Applied Science, Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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