Amanda Machen
Hondo
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with 12 years of hands-on experience supporting women through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. Expected to graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Nurse-Midwifery in August 2025. Adept at providing patient-centered, evidence-based care, managing complex obstetric situations, and fostering trust with diverse populations. Passionate about physiological birth, maternal empowerment, and continuity of care. Well-prepared to transition into an advanced practice role with strong clinical judgement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Nurse leader over thirty-six bed unit serving Triage, Antepartum, and Labor and Delivery patients at a Maternal Level IV Facility.
- Expert knowledge and clinical application of AWHONN Maternal Fetal Triage Index Tool
- Acute care of high-risk antepartum, labor and postpartum patients.
- Patient, family, and staff education on induction of labor and cesarean section reduction techniques such as Spinning Babies practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Interchangeably circulate and charge over three operating suites providing obstetrical services.
- Lead rapid response team for obstetrical emergencies such as obstetric code blue, maternal hemorrhage, and precipitous labor.
- Neonatal care to the transitioning newborn.
- Daisy Award Honoree 2020.
RN Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Metropolitan Methodist
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Nurse leader and preceptor over Triage, Antepartum, and Labor and Delivery patients at Maternal Level III facility performing over three-hundred deliveries monthly
- Provided direct patient care in antepartum, labor, and postpartum areas. Stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Triage of obstetrical patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Lactation education for patients and staff.
- Circulator for obstetrical procedures.
RN, Labor and Delivery
Medina Regional Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Nursing care for obstetrical patients for four bed LDRP suites in rural hospital.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
RN Charge Nurse, Telemetry
Metropolitan Methodist
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Nurse leader and preceptor for twenty-four bed telemetry unit
- Acute care of patients requiring medical-surgical and cardiac intervention and monitoring
- Graduate of Critical Care Internship through the Methodist and HCA healthcare system
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Lubbock, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2011
Allied Health - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto Community College
San Antonio, TX01.2009
Skills
- Labor and emotional support
- Health promotion
- Breastfeeding support
- Education in family planning services
- Patient advocate
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Compassionate and caring
- Experience with Cerner and CPN systems
- Time management abilities
- IV insertion
- Postpartum care
Certification
- Texas State Registered Nurse, #818197, 06/01/22
- American Red Cross Adult & Child CPR/AED, 08/01/22
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 10/01/22
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, 10/01/23
- Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, 05/01/14
- Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring, 08/01/20
Midwifery Experience
Acacia OBGYN November 2024-present
- Completed 210+ hours of antepartum care
- Completed 300+ hours of Intergraded care
-Cared for women throughout the life span facilitating care of women from adolescent through menopause including pregnancy and postpartum care, gynecological care, and primary care.
Certifications
- Advance Fetal Monitoring
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)
- Spinning Babies Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
10.2017 - Current
RN, Labor and Delivery
Medina Regional Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015
RN Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Metropolitan Methodist
09.2013 - 01.2018
RN Charge Nurse, Telemetry
Metropolitan Methodist
07.2012 - 09.2013
Allied Health - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Texas Tech Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Incarnate Word
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